Coco Gauff Falls to Marta Kostyuk at Qatar Open

Coco Gauff faced a surprising early exit from the Qatar Open after losing in straight sets to Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk, with a score of 6-2, 7-5. Gauff, playing her first match since the Australian Open, struggled with her serve, committing seven double-faults and falling behind early in the match. Although she managed to gain a 4-2 lead in the second set, Kostyuk capitalized on Gauff's errors to secure victory. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina progressed to the last 16 after defeating Payton Stearns 6-2, 6-4, despite a late scare where she missed three match points. Other notable performances included Jasmine Paolini and Czech player Linda Noskova, both securing their spots in the next round. The outcome sets the stage for an exciting continuation of the tournament as players vie for advancement.