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Americans Still Playing at US Open Despite Early Exit for Djokovic
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In Short: Coco Gauff advances to the fourth round, while Novak Djokovic's early exit marks the start of surprises at the US Open.
Coco Gauff has reached the fourth round of the US Open for the fifth consecutive year, continuing her strong performance at the tournament. The 22-year-old American, who became the first teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999, is through to the second week of the US Open for the fifth time. Gauff's journey to the fourth round is marked by her eighth straight-set win at the WTA Tour level.
Despite the pressure of being a home favorite, Gauff managed to overcome her previous struggles in the fourth round, where she had previously faltered. However, compatriots Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys were eliminated on a mixed day for American hopes. Keys, who appeared on course for a first fourth-round appearance at her home slam since 2023, saved five match points in her win over Anna Bondar but ultimately fell short.
Zheng Jie, the 2025 French Open winner, demonstrated resilience by going from 5-0 and match point down to victory against Fritz and Cobolli. The men's seeds also faced early exits, with Novak Djokovic, the 23-time grand slam champion, suffering his earliest exit at a major in over 20 years. Djokovic's defeat marks the start of a series of surprises at the US Open, with the 23-time grand slam champion losing in the first round.
Despite the early exits, there are still five American women in the last 16, with teenager Iva Jovic joining Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Taylor Townsend, and Emma Navarro. The US Open continues to showcase the strength of American tennis, with several players advancing to the second week of the tournament.
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