- Coco Gauff secured a 7-6 (5) 6-2 victory over Donna Vekic in her US Open second-round match, despite visible emotional struggles.
- Gauff was seen in tears during the match and again during her post-match interview, attributing her distress to ongoing issues with her serve.
- The American tennis player is attempting to modify her serve action during the tournament with the assistance of biomechanics expert Gavin MacMillan.
- Gauff credited gymnastics star Simone Biles, who was present in the stands, as a source of inspiration for overcoming her mental block during the match.
- She reflected on the importance of showing human vulnerability and resilience, stating that she showed she could recover after feeling her worst on court.
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