American sixth seed Coco Gauff made a strong recovery after a shaky start to kick off her French Open campaign with a hard-fought 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 triumph over Spain's Rebeka Masarova.
Despite being the runner-up in the previous year, Gauff initially struggled with her forehand, which seemed to trouble her throughout the match. However, she quickly regained her composure and turned the tide in her favor with a remarkable display of resilience and determination.
Rebekah Masarova, currently ranked 71st in the world and a former French Open junior champion, capitalized on Coco Gauff's early struggles and dominated the opening set, putting herself in a prime position for a potential upset.
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However, the 19-year-old Gauff quickly found her footing on a sunlit Court Suzanne Lenglen. From a 1-1 tie in the second set, she exhibited her resilience and took control of the match, stringing together an impressive streak of seven consecutive games.
Buoyed by her restored confidence, Gauff displayed unwavering composure and precision. In the decisive set, she maintained her momentum, surging to a 5-2 lead. The victory was sealed in style, as Gauff comfortably held her serve to love, while Masarova's attempted lob sailed long.
Gauff's remarkable comeback ensured that her quest for success at the French Open continued, showcasing her determination and tenacity on the clay courts of Roland Garros.
