Coco Gauff Wins US Open Opener Over Tomljanovic in Three Sets

Coco Gauff secured a hard-fought victory over Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round of the 2025 US Open, winning 6-4, 6-7, 7-5 after nearly three hours of intense play. Despite struggling with her serve—double-faulting 10 times and being broken six times—Gauff managed to hold her nerve, especially with a crucial second serve at 30-30 in the final game that earned her match point. The 21-year-old American, who recently added biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan to her coaching team to address her shaky service game, acknowledged the mental exhaustion but expressed satisfaction with her progress. Gauff committed 59 unforced errors but fought through the match, demonstrating resilience and clutch performance under pressure. Commentators like Laura Robson and Lindsay Davenport praised her composure and the quality of her final serve. Gauff will face Croatia’s Donna Vekic in the second round, aiming to improve her form as she advances.