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Gauff, Andreeva open US Open with straight-sets wins

Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva advanced to the second round of the US Open with straight-sets victories, while Elena Rybakina also progressed. Gauff, the 2023 champion, saved three break points en route to a 6-3, 6-4 win over Zeynep Sonmez.

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NEW YORK — Coco Gauff began her US Open campaign with a confident 6-3, 6-4 victory over Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey, advancing to the second round at Flushing Meadows. The No. 4 seed and 22-year-old American won the title here in 2023 and added a second Grand Slam crown at Roland Garros in 2025.

Gauff, competing in her eighth US Open main draw, entered the tournament in fine form, having reached the semifinals at Wimbledon and Toronto and won the title in Cincinnati. She dominated the opening set, breaking Sonmez for a 4-2 lead and closing it out in 32 minutes.

Sonmez, ranked 53rd, rallied in the second set, charging the net to change momentum and recovering an early break. The Turkish player forced three break points, but Gauff saved all three, holding on the 16th point of the game and then breaking to take a 4-3 lead she would not relinquish.

"I think I was just trying not to panic," Gauff said. "She started coming to the net and playing great tennis. That 3-all game was real important."

Gauff posted two aces and a service winner in her first service game, and her serve proved a key asset throughout the match. The victory keeps alive her chance to finish the tournament as the world No. 1, a position she has never held in singles; her previous high was No. 2, achieved in June 2024. Next up for Gauff is a second-round match against either Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina.

Rybakina cruises, Andreeva dominant

World No. 2 Elena Rybakina also advanced comfortably, beating US teenager Thea Frodin 6-3, 6-2. Rybakina, who won Wimbledon in 2022, showed little sign of the left heel injury that forced her out of her quarterfinal in Cincinnati this month. She saved both break points she faced in a polished performance against Frodin, who was playing her first Grand Slam main draw match on a wild card.

"I'm happy with the match. Especially when you don't know your opponent, it always can be dangerous, but overall I'm happy with the first match and how it went," said Rybakina, who added: "It's a great result after 10 days from that kind of injury." She is still carefully managing her training, rest and treatment.

Rybakina and Gauff are two of three players, along with No. 3 Jessica Pegula, who have a chance to supplant Aryna Sabalenka atop the world rankings at the US Open. Gauff would need to win the title for a second time, while Rybakina could reach No. 1 by reaching the semifinals.

French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, seeded fifth, also advanced with ease, beating Indonesia's Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2. The 19-year-old Andreeva, who has a 14-1 record in Grand Slam first-round matches, will face Eva Lys in the second round.

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Lokmat Times

Framing: spotlights Gauff and Andreeva as the winners of their opening women's singles matches

as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez, 6-3, 6-4, to advance to the second round of the US Open.
Gauff is the No. 4 seed and 22-year-old American.
Gauff had semifinal showings at Wimbledon and Toronto and won the title in Cincinnati.
Gauff won the US Open in 2023 and Roland Garros in 2025.
Gauff posted two aces and a service winner in her first service game.
Sonmez forced three break points, but Gauff saved all three.
Gauff's next opponent will be either Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina.
Mirra Andreeva defeated Janice Tjen, 6-2, 6-2.
Andreeva is the No. 5 seed and 19 years old.
Andreeva has a 14-1 record in Grand Slam first round matches.
Andreeva's next opponent will be Eva Lys.
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The Manila Times

Framing: Stresses the advancement of Rybakina and Gauff at the US Open.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Elena Rybakina beat US teen Thea Frodin, 6-3, 6-2.
Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey, 6-3, 6-4.
Gauff saved three break points in the sixth game.
Rybakina and Gauff are two of three players who can supplant Aryna Sabalenka as world No. 1.
Gauff won the US Open in 2023.
Rybakina can reach No. 1 by reaching the semifinals.
Rybakina showed no sign of the left heel injury from Cincinnati.
Mirra Andreeva beat Janice Tjen, 6-2, 6-2.
Andreeva is the French Open champion and seeded fifth.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimElena Rybakina beat US teen Thea Frodin, 6-3, 6-2, in the first round of the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimCoco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez of Turkey, 6-3, 6-4, to advance to the second round of the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimGauff saved three break points in the sixth game of the second set against Sonmez.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimElena Rybakina and Coco Gauff are two of the three players, along with Jessica Pegula, who have a chance to supplant Aryna Sabalenka as world No. 1 at the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimCoco Gauff won the US Open in 2023.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusContested via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimElena Rybakina can reach the world No. 1 ranking by reaching the semifinals of the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimElena Rybakina showed no sign of the left heel injury that forced her out of her quarterfinal in Cincinnati this month.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimMirra Andreeva beat Janice Tjen, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimMirra Andreeva is the French Open champion and seeded fifth at the US Open.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC, Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimCoco Gauff is the No. 4 seed and a 22-year-old American.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimCoco Gauff had semifinal showings at Wimbledon and Toronto and won the title in Cincinnati in 2025.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimCoco Gauff won Roland Garros in 2025.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimGauff posted two aces and a service winner in her first service game against Sonmez.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimSonmez forced three break points, but Gauff saved all three.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC, The Manila Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:47 PM UTC
ClaimGauff's next opponent will be either Paula Badosa or Daria Kasatkina.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimMirra Andreeva is the No. 5 seed and 19 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimMirra Andreeva has a 14-1 record in Grand Slam first round matches.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC
ClaimMirra Andreeva's next opponent will be Eva Lys.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Lokmat Times as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:17 AM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: Lokmat Times, The Manila Times 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-02