End of the adventure for Coco Gauff. The 15-year-old American, who surprised her world in this first week of the Australian Open by taking out Venus Williams and especially the world number 3 Naomie Osaka, was eliminated in the 8th final by Sofia Kenin (15th world) , Sunday. Gauff had won the first round, but was then completely overwhelmed (6-7 [5/7], 6-3, 6-0) by his compatriot.
By hitting Osaka in the previous round, the girl had become the first player under 16 years old to beat a top 5 since Jennifer Capriati against Sabatini at the US Open in 1991. She was certainly not on her last shot. sparkle this season.
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As for Kenin, 21, this is his best performance in a Grand Slam tournament. She had only reached the 2nd round in Melbourne last year and she had risen to the round of 16 at Roland Garros. “It was a big game against a great player. This victory means a lot to me, "said Kenin, 21, saying" speechless ".
She will face Jabeur for a place in the last square. The 25-year-old Tunisian is the first player in the Arab world to reach the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament, after her victory over the Chinese Qiang Wang (29th), who had caused astonishment by ruling out Serena Williams in the 3rd round.
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