Coco Gauff Breaks Down in Tears During On-Court Interview After Advancing to US Open 2025 Third Round With Victory Over Donna Vekic (Watch Video)
The 21-year-old overcame her opponent from Croatia, defeating her 7-6(5) 6-2 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium to make it to the third round at the US Open 2025 despite struggling with her serving in this match. Coco Gauff, who had won the US Open tournament in 2023, will now take on Magdalena Frech in the third round.
Coco Gauff broke down in tears after beating Donna Vekic to advance to the third round in the women's singles competition at the US Open 2025. The 21-year-old American tennis star overcame Donna Vekic 7-6(5), 6-2 in an intense second-round match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, where she had a number of errors while serving. After the tough clash, Coco Gauff addressed the fans and thanked them for their support. "I'm just happy to be back on this court and you guys bring me so much joy," she said before breaking down in tears as the crowd applauded her and cheered for her. The two-time Grand Slam winner further went on to add, "I'm doing this for myself, but I'm also doing it for you. No matter how tough it gets inside, you can do it."Â Taylor Townsend, Jelena Ostapenko Involved In Ugly Spat at US Open 2025; 'No Class, No Education' Says Latvian Tennis Player to Her American Opponent (Watch Video).
Coco Gauff Breaks Down in Tears After Second Round Victory over Donna Vekic at US Open 2025
"I'm doing this for myself, but I'm also doing it for you." pic.twitter.com/4PUd643u1J
â US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 29, 2025
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