In a dramatic US Open second-round match, a tearful Coco Gauff defeated Donna Vekic 7-6 (7-5) 6-2.
The American credited a “bit of calm” to seeing superstar gymnast Simone Biles in the stands, saying her presence helped her overcome nerves and a recent bout of double faults.
In other notable matches, Iga Swiatek secured a challenging 6-1 4-6 6-4 victory over Suzan Lamens, while Naomi Osaka defeated Hailey Baptiste 6-3 6-1.
