In a shocking turn of events at the 2024 US Open, defending champion Coco Gauff has been eliminated in the fourth round by fellow American Emma Navarro. The match, which ended with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, saw Gauff struggle significantly with her serve, committing a staggering 19 double faults and 60 unforced errors.Navarro, who had previously defeated Gauff in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon earlier this year, showcased a steady combination of speed and power that proved too much for the defending champion. ‘It’s pretty insane to be making the quarter-finals after losing in the first round the last two years,’ Navarro commented after her victory.This loss marks a significant setback for Gauff, who won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open last year. The 20-year-old American’s elimination, coupled with Novak Djokovic’s earlier exit in the men’s draw, means that neither of last year’s champions will be defending their titles in the later stages of the tournament.In other US Open news, Taylor Fritz has advanced to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive year, defeating No. 8 seed Casper Ruud in a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 upset victory. Meanwhile, Grigor Dimitrov has reached the quarterfinals for the first time since 2019, overcoming Andrey Rublev in a thrilling five-set match (6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 1-6, 3-6, 6-3).The tournament continues to deliver surprises and high-quality tennis, with Emma Navarro set to face Paula Badosa in the quarterfinals. As the competition progresses, all eyes will be on the remaining players vying for the coveted US Open title.
Key points
- Defending US Open champion Coco Gauff eliminated in fourth round by Emma Navarro.
- Gauff struggled with 19 double faults and 60 unforced errors.
- Emma Navarro to face Paula Badosa in quarterfinals.
- Taylor Fritz and Grigor Dimitrov advance to quarterfinals.
Contradictions👾There is a minor discrepancy in the reporting of Gauff’s loss, with one source stating the score as 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, while most others report it as 6-3, 4-6, 6-3.
The latter score appears to be correct based on the majority of reports.
