Coco Gauff faced a tough challenge against Paula Badosa but emerged victorious with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7-5) in the second round of the 2023 US Open. The American fourth seed, who is eyeing her third Grand Slam title, will next compete against Cristina Bucsa.

On a warm evening at Arthur Ashe Court, Gauff, backed by a lively crowd, navigated a tricky match against the world No. 87. Although Badosa had previously defeated Gauff in their last two encounters, the American managed to secure the crucial break in the first set after capitalizing on a costly error from Badosa.

The second set was equally gripping, with both players exchanging breaks before heading to a tie-break. Gauff's tenacity paid off as she sealed the match, prompting her to express gratitude for overcoming a challenging opponent:

Paula is a tough player... I'm really happy to be through today,

In other matches, Mirra Andreeva advanced easily to the third round, defeating Eva Lys 6-0, 6-2, while Elena Rybakina dominated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-2, 6-4.

Meanwhile, young American Learner Tien brought an end to Gael Monfils' Grand Slam career, winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-3. Monfils, celebrating his 40th birthday, showcased moments of brilliance but ultimately succumbed to Tien's youthful prowess. Tien's victory sets him up for a third-round clash against Jakub Mensik.