In a remarkable display of agility and improvisation, Coco Gauff stunned the crowd at the 2024 US Open with a volley that took an unexpected turn—literally. During her second-round match against Tatjana Maria, Gauff executed a forehand volley that spun wildly, landing directly into the umpire’s chair.
The incident occurred in the late stages of the first set. Gauff, known for her quick reflexes and athletic prowess, was drawn to the net by a short-slice return from Maria. Responding with a slice approach of her own, Gauff found herself in a tight spot as Maria unleashed a powerful one-handed backhand down the line. Gauff lunged to cover the shot, and in a moment of sheer brilliance, managed to pop up a response with such wicked sidespin that the ball veered off course, landing just inside the sideline before careening into the umpire’s chair.
Gauff at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLLWLWWLW Ranked world no.3, Coco has managed to achieve a 40-14 win-loss record in 2024. The American is now playing at the U.S. Open where she defeated the world no.66 Varvara Gracheva 6-2 6-0 and the world no.99 Tatjana Maria 6-4 6-0.
Coco Gauff will square off with the world no.28 Elina Svitolina in the 3rd round on Friday at 12:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their head to head is 1-1.
The American clinched 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.
Gauff won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
