Coco’s Comeback: Atlanta-Born Teen Erases Deficits To Win U.S. Open Debut

Coco Gauff reacts after defeating Anastasia Potapova during the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday in New York.

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Here’s how new all of this is to Coco Gauff: She didn’t quite realize she only has to play every other day at the U.S. Open.

“I’m still used to playing juniors,” the Atlanta native said with a chuckle, “so I forgot about the day off.”

She’s still just 15. She’s competing in just her second Grand Slam tournament. And yet she’s definitely showing she can perform like someone much older and more experienced.