US Open 2022 LIVE: Coco Gauff wins for first time on Ashe to move into U.S. Open second round – Watch Highlights

US Open 2022 LIVE: American Coco Gauff eased into the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday with a comfortable 6-2 6-3 victory over France’s Leolia Jeanjean. Gauff, the 12th seed and home favourite, had the crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium firmly behind her as she wrapped up the match in 79 minutes on the back of a strong first serve. Follow US Open 2022 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN

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US Open 2022 LIVE: Coco Gauff wins for first time on Ashe to move into U.S. Open second round

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 29: Coco Gauff of the United States (R) shakes hands with Leolia Jeanjean of France (L) after her win during the Women’s Singles First Round on Day One of the 2022 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

“I’m super excited because this is my first win on Ashe. I think this is my fourth match here on this court and it’s my first win,” she said in her on-court interview.

The 18-year-old, who was French Open runner-up earlier this year, fired eight aces and lost only two points on her first serve.

Gauff will next play the winner of the match between Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Daria Saville.

US Open 2022 LIVE: Coco Gauff wins for first time on Ashe to move into U.S. Open second round

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