Gauff advances and matches Serena Williams’ all-time record at Miami Open

The third favorite Coco Gough Come back and beat in the first set Oisin Dodin 6-4, 6-0 thus advancing to the fourth round miami open This is the second time in his career.

goff After Dodin led 4-2 in the first set, he won 10 consecutive games, thanks in part to Dodin’s nine double faults at critical moments.

goff He has lost just one game in his past 23 games in the United States. The fight follows a loss to Maria Sakkari in Indian Wells earlier this month.

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The American turned 20 on March 13, making him the country’s youngest One of Miami’s three best. The defending U.S. Open champion from South Florida played the event as a child and said winning there would be special.

“It would be great to win at home.” said Goff, who was born in Delray Beach, Florida. “I think the best part about winning here is being able to drive home with a trophy and not have to pack up and fly…and I’m a Dolphins fan, so maybe if I win here, they can win another one. A trophy “Super Bowl”

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goff Became only the second American this century to advance to the fourth round in Miami multiple times before turning 21, previously a historic serena williams, He has been ordained eight times for his performance in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2014 and 2015.

The European, who entered as the lucky loser due to a loss to Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk (26th), defeated the Delray Beach native to tie the Her best performance of the tournament. Miami Open.

Two years ago he scored for the first time in the last 16 and now he has another chance to go further in the draw.

Information from The Associated Press and ESPN