The second round of play in Coco Gauff’s quarter delivered a mix of thrilling three-set battles, injury setbacks, and commanding wins from the two marquee stars. Fans witnessed high-quality tennis, with both veterans and newcomers showcasing grit and resilience.
Gauff and Osaka Show Their Power
Coco Gauff once again rose to the occasion, defeating Donna Vekic 7-6(5), 6-2. After edging a tense first set in a tiebreak, the American shifted gears and dictated the tempo in the second. Her athleticism and consistency proved too much for Vekic, giving Gauff another crucial victory on her march toward the knockout rounds.
Naomi Osaka, meanwhile, produced her most complete performance of the campaign, overpowering Hailey Baptiste 6-3, 6-1. Osaka’s first serve was firing, and her aggressive baseline play left the young American little chance to counter. With this result, the four-time Grand Slam champion firmly reasserted herself as a contender in the group.
Kasatkina Survives Rakhimova
Daria Kasatkina had to dig deep to overcome Kamilla Rakhimova in one of the day’s most dramatic encounters, edging through 6-2, 4-6, 7-5. After losing the second set, Kasatkina used her tactical variety to claw back momentum, clinching victory in a tense decider.
Other Battles Across the Quarter
- Sorana Cirstea vs. Karolina Muchova: Muchova outlasted Cirstea 7-6(0), 6-7(3), 6-4 in a marathon clash, displaying resilience and composure at the key moments.
- Magda Frech vs. Peyton Stearns: Frech battled back from a set down to win 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-2, using her consistency and defense to wear down the American.
- Marta Kostyuk vs. Zeynep Sonmez: Kostyuk prevailed 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-3 after a back-and-forth contest, finding her rhythm in the decider.
- Renata Zarazua vs. Diane Parry: Parry edged Zarazua 6-2, 2-6, 7-6(10-7) in a rollercoaster battle, sealing victory with clutch play in the final-set tiebreak.
- Linda Noskova vs. Eva Lys: Noskova led 6-4, 3-0 when Lys retired, sending the Czech teenager through after a strong start.
What It Means Going Forward
With Gauff’s steady dominance and Osaka’s resurgence, this quarter is shaping into a two-star race. Kasatkina and Muchova remain dangerous after their gritty wins, while Parry and Kostyuk continue to push through nail-biting matches. As the final round approaches, the battle for semifinal spots promises more drama and decisive clashes.
If Naomi Osaka defeats Daria Kasatkina and Coco Gauff does the same against Magdalena Frech, the two will face each other in the quarterfinal.