Coco Gauff seals 10 successive wins at US Open: Stats
Defending champion Coco Gauff has secured her place in the fourth round of the 2024 US Open women's singles. She achieved this feat by overcoming Elina Svitolina with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-3, 6-3. This victory follows Gauff's previous triumph against unseeded German player Tatjana Maria, where she won with a clean sweep of 6-4, 6-0. The match against Svitolina was marked by late-match drama that tested Gauff's resilience and determination.
Gauff follows the footsteps of Serena Williams
As per Opta, Gauff is the youngest player to win 10+ consecutive women's singles matches at the US Open since Serena Williams claimed 11 wins in a row between 1999 and 2000. Gauff is the player with the joint-most wins at the US Open in women's Singles this century before turning 21 (equalling Maria Sharapova and Serena, 17).
17-4 win-loss record at the US Open
Gauff owns a 17-4 win-loss record at the US Open. Overall at Grand Slams, her tally reads 60-19. In 2024, Gauff owns a win-loss record of 16-3 across Grand Slam events.
Gauff's comeback and strategy shift
The match against Svitolina took place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, where Gauff showcased her tenacity. Despite a shaky start that saw Svitolina take the first set, Gauff managed to regain her footing. "I lost, like eight points in a row at the end of the first set, probably more," Gauff admitted. "I knew I needed a reset at that point." She credited her improvement to a more aggressive forehand and fewer backhand errors.
Match summary and H2H
Gauff and Svitolina both served two aces in the match. Gauff committed only four double faults compared to her opponent's seven. The 20-year-old converted 4/10 break points compared to Svitolina converting only 2/7 break points. Gauff saved five of seven break points. She clocked 21 winners and 35 unforced errors. Her head-to-head tally against Svitolina now reads 1-1 on the WTA Tour.
Gauff's next challenge: A rematch with Navarro
Gauff is now set to face fellow American Emma Navarro in the last 16. This match will be a rematch of their encounter at Wimbledon, where Navarro emerged victorious. The anticipation for this game is high as both players have demonstrated their skills and determination in previous rounds. This will be the 3rd meeting between the pair on the WTA Tour. The tally reads 1-1 at the moment.
