HISTORICAL FACT: Goff replaces Serena Williams at U.S. Open

Coco Gough (WTA Ranking No. 6) Reached 2023 US Open as one of my favorites. And, despite the high expectations that have been placed on her since her debut, The Local continues to show that she’s ready to take the giant leap on the world’s most impressive stage. After defeating Caroline Wozniacki, she became the first junior tennis player to reach consecutive quarterfinals in New York since Serena Williams from 1999 to 2001.

The Atlanta-born player, who was ranked No. 4 in the world last season and has won six titles on the women’s tour, enters the year’s final major in 2023 with a 38-13 record. Her first offerings came on the eve of the U.S. Open in Washington and Cincinnati, at the 500 and 1000 levels respectively. Partly for that reason, she’s a strong candidate for this New York race.

In fact, the situation becomes even more serious when you consider this Since losing in the first round at Wimbledon, he has won 15 of his last 16 matches.

The last game was in the round of 16 of the North American Major, defeating Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 after two hours.

The record of this tennis player is admirable, considering that she is not yet 20 years old and can already be considered one of the most experienced players in the prestigious top ten.

He’s reached the second week at every Grand Slam tournament, with the 2022 French Open being defined as the best thing yet. The U.S. Open follows closely behind, also reaching the quarterfinals a few months ago. Some time later, she repeated the round, becoming the first teen to achieve the feat since Serena Williams from 1999 to 2001.

Next time she will have the fiercest challenge with the Grand Slam champion. Iga Swiatek (No. 1) or Jelena Ostapenko (No. 21) are seeking their 10th consecutive victory in the American Swing.

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