Coco Gauff secured her place in the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open after defeating fellow American Iva Jovic in a straight-sets victory on Monday night at Flushing Meadows.
The fourth seed delivered a commanding performance to overcome the 18-year-old with a 6-1, 6-4 scoreline, advancing to the final eight for the first time since her championship run in 2023. Gauff completed the match in just one hour and thirty-three minutes, demonstrating both resilience and precision throughout.
Coco Gauff Handles Iva Jovic in Straight Sets in Round of 16
Despite an early setback where Jovic broke Gauff’s serve in the opening game, the 22-year-old quickly regained control, winning six consecutive games to dominate the first set. Gauff’s aggressive play was evident as she recorded 18 winners while maintaining a relatively low count of 15 unforced errors, compared to Jovic’s 30.
The second set featured tighter exchanges, with both players holding serve until Gauff secured a crucial break in the sixth game. From there, she closed out the match by winning three straight games, sealing her spot in the quarterfinals with confidence and composure.