Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are among the top favorites to win the US Open, and they decided once again to compete together in doubles. There was a rather entertaining moment during their last match on Wednesday when they were facing 19-year-olds Elizabeth Mandlik and Quinn Gleason. After striking a remarkable forehand, Coco Gauff had the impression that they had won the match.
However, they were leading only 5-1 in the second set. Therefore, the American sensation, soon after winning that point, went near her partner to celebrate what she believed was a win. Jessica “refused” to hug, explaining to Coco that they still had to win another game. Here’s the hilarious video.
Coco Gauff on when she thought she won her doubles match with Jessica Pegula at US Open:
“Oh I thought the match was over. I hit a great return & I went for a hug & Jess was like going away from me. I was like ‘Damn. Like what did I do?’” 😂 pic.twitter.com/xjRyzKfgTj
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 30, 2023
Gauff at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2023
WWLWWLWWWW Now the world no.6, Gauff has a 40-13 record in 2023. The American is participating at the U.S. Open where she overcame the world no.121 Laura Siegemund 3-6 6-2 6-4 and the world no.63 Mirra Andreeva 6-3 6-2.
Coco Gauff will square off with the world no.32 Elise Mertens in the 3rd round. Their record is 2-0 for Gauff.
Gauff conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Auckland, Washington and Cincinnati.
Gauff won 5 titles in her career: 3 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Pegula at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2023
LLLWLWWLWW At the moment ranked no.3 (career-high), Pegula has achieved a 44-14 win-loss record in 2023. The American is competing at the U.S. Open where she managed to beat the world no.52 Camila Giorgi 6-2 6-2.
Jessica Pegula will square off with the world no.700 Patricia Maria Tig in the 2nd round on Thursday at 10:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. In the past, they have never played each other so far in top tournaments.
Pegula has won 2 titles in 2023 in Australia and Montreal. Pegula was the runner-up in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open).
Jessica won 4 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula clashed against each other 3 times. Their actual record is 2-1 for Pegula. Previously, the last time they locked horns, Jessica Pegula won 6-2 5-7 7-5 in the quarter in Montreal (Omnium Banque Nationale) on the 11th of August 2023.
You can see them in action in the following highlights.
