Defending US Open champion Coco Gauff knocked out in the Round of 16.
Gauff committed 19 double faults, with 11 of them occurring in the final set.
However, Gauff quickly responded by breaking Navarro’s serve, taking a 5-4 lead, and then broke Navarro once more to push the match to a decisive third set.
Gauff won the opening game, seemingly gaining momentum, but Navarro quickly turned the tide, winning the next three games. The players then traded games, leaving Navarro with a 5-3 lead as Gauff served. Despite the lead, Navarro faced a tough challenge against the reigning champion, who faltered with three double faults, allowing Navarro to advance to the quarterfinals.
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Coco Gauff committed 19 double faults during her match, with 11 of them occurring in the final set. Frustrated, she slammed her racket to the ground after the last one.
This marks the second consecutive Grand Slam where she was eliminated in the Round of 16, following three straight tournaments where she advanced to at least the semifinals. Additionally, it's the sixth consecutive year that the reigning champion failed to reach the quarterfinals. The last time a reigning champion made it to the semifinals was Serena Williams in 2015.
Emma Navarro will face Spain's Paula Badosa on Tuesday in her second consecutive quarterfinal, capping off a career-best year for the 23-year-old, who had never advanced beyond the second round of a Grand Slam until this season.
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