American teenager Coco Gauff certified for the third spherical of the US Open on Wednesday after beating 16-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2. Sixth seed Gauff, one of many favourites for the title after current match wins in Washington and Cincinnati, will meet Belgium’s Elise Mertens or countrywoman Danielle Collins for a spot within the final 16. After a troublesome opening spherical towards German veteran Laura Siegemund, Gauff dominated the youngest participant within the draw to notch a thirteenth win in 14 matches since dropping within the Wimbledon first spherical.

The 19-year-old defeated Andreeva for the second time in three Grand Slams after profitable their French Open conflict within the first act of a doubtlessly era-defining rivalry.

“I just learned to be aggressive, because if you give her something she is going to take advantage,” stated Gauff, who was taken to 3 units by Andreeva at Roland Garros in June.

“I did well today making her play off her back foot.

“She has a fantastic future in entrance of her – I feel she goes to be again on this stage many extra occasions.”

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