The 2024 U.S. Open was a disappointing tournament for defending champion Coco Gauff, who failed to advance past the Round of 16, losing to Emma Navarro in a tough match that went to three sets. Navarro broke Gauff’s serve in the second set, putting Gauff on the defensive, but Gauff managed to fight back and take the match to a third set. However, Navarro ultimately came out on top, advancing to the quarterfinals with a victory over Gauff.
Gauff struggled with double faults throughout the match, particularly in the final set where she had 11 double faults. After her final double fault, she threw her racket down in frustration. This loss marked the second grand slam in a row that Gauff lost in the Round of 16, after previously reaching at least the semifinals in her last three tournaments. It also continued a trend of the reigning champion failing to make it to the quarterfinals, with the last reigning champ to reach the semifinals being Serena Williams in 2015.
In contrast to Gauff’s disappointment, Emma Navarro’s victory was a highlight of her career, as she advanced to the quarterfinals of a grand slam for the second time in a row. The 23-year-old had never made it past the second round of a grand slam before this year, but she has had an impressive showing in 2024, reaching at least the Round of 16 in every tournament. Navarro’s next opponent is Paula Badosa of Spain, as she looks to continue her strong performance in what has been a career-year for her.
Navarro’s success in the U.S. Open adds to a string of accomplishments this year, including reaching the quarterfinals in Wimbledon in July. Her consistency and strong play have been key factors in her breakthrough year on the grand slam circuit. As Navarro prepares to face Badosa in the quarterfinals, she will look to build on her recent success and continue her impressive run in the tournament.
The shocking loss by Gauff and the continued success of Navarro are just a few of the storylines in the 2024 U.S. Open. With top players facing off in intense matches and up-and-coming stars making their mark on the tournament, the competition promises to be fierce as the event progresses. Fans can follow the action on Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for updates on the latest news and highlights from the U.S. Open and other major sporting events.
