Coco Gauff defeats Elise Mertens in third round of US Open, will play Caroline Wozniacki in round of 16

No. 6 Coco Gauff defeated No. 32 Elise Mertens in the third round of the US Open on Friday, winning in three sets. Here’s what you need to know:

• Gauff lost the first set 6-3 before winning the final two 6-3, 5-0.
• The 19-year-old won the final 10 games against Mertens.
• Gauff will play Caroline Wozniacki on Sunday in the round 16.

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Highlight of the match

That last game brought all the Coco highlights! pic.twitter.com/Y0dQEn32UR

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2023

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