Coco Gauff and Taylor Townsend are the big American names in the WTA draw at this US Open, and they are improving their rankings at an incredible pace following their recent run in New York.
Cori Gauff’s rankings
Currently ranked no.140, the 15-year-old conquered the headlines all over the world when she reached the 2nd week in Wimbledon coming straight from the qualifications and after playing fantastic tennis. The American teenager is about to face Naomi Osaka in the 3rd round at the Flushing Meadows. After her latest 2 wins, Gauff is sure to break in the top100 after this major to be projected to be the new world no.88. If Coco beats Naomi she will be the new world no.74 in the live rankings.
Taylor Townsend
Now ranked no.116, the 23-year-old has probably the most exciting tennis in the WTA with her fantastic serve-and-volley style. Taylor has already reached the 2nd week at the US Open to be projected to be the new world no.69. The American will face Bianca Andreescu for a place in the quarters. If she upsets the Canadian, she will be projected to be the new world no.52
.Gauff at the U.S. Open and results in 2019
Ranked no.140 (career-high), Gauff has a 12-5 win-loss record in 2019. Gauff is at the U.S. Open where she defeated Anastasia Potapova 3-6 6-2 6-4
and Timea Babos 6-2 4-6 6-4.Cori will play Osaka in the 3rd round. They have never played each so far on the main tour.
Townsend at the U.S. Open ranking, and results in 2019
Ranked no.116, Townsend has a 14-9 win-loss record in 2019. Taylor is currently competing at the U.S. Open where she ousted Natalija Kostic 6-3 6-1, Veronica Cepede Royg 3-6 6-3 6-3, Nina Stojanovic 3-6 7-65 6-1, Kateryna Kozlova 3-6 6-3 6-2, Simona Halep 2-6 6-3 7-64, and Sorana Cirstea 7-5 6-2.
Cori Gauff and Taylor Townsend played each other 1 time. The head to head is 1-0 for Townsend.