World No. 2 Coco Gauff overcame a shaky service game to outplay Tereza Valentova 6-2, 6-4 and secure her spot in the third round at Roland-Garros. Despite having her serve broken five times—four of them in the second set—Gauff fought back by returning eight break points, showcasing the grit that powered her 2023 US Open triumph.
At just 21, Gauff is on a roll after finals appearances in Madrid and Rome. Up next: another Czech competitor, Marie Bouzkova, wholl test Gauffs momentum under the Parisian clay.
In doubles action, pairs from the Chinese mainland impressed crowds with sharp net play and relentless baseline rallies, advancing into the next round of both men's and women's draws. Their progress highlights the sports growing depth on the mainland and sets the stage for more high-stakes matchups.
With the spotlight now shifting to Gauff vs. Bouzkova and the evolving doubles bracket, this Roland-Garros edition promises thrill after thrill. Stay tuned for live updates and global perspectives from Paris.
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Gauff reaches French Open third round, China pairs progress in doubles
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