Coco Gauff

The American endured several rain delays, before dispatching rival Tatjana Maria.

The world number seven meets last year's Wimbledon semifinalist, Germany's Tatjana Maria, in the second match on centre court... a player Gauff knows well.

A potential banana skin match-up for top seed Coco Gauff on day two of Auckland's ASB tennis Classic 3 January 2023 A potential banana skin match-up for top seed Coco Gauff on day two of Auckland's ASB tennis Classic

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Gauff returned to win six straight games to open a 5-0 lead in the second set before Maria held serve again. She saved two more as Kuzmova served for the match at 5-4, finally clinching the match with her ninth ace. Fruhvirtova took an early 2-0 lead in the second set but Raducanu broke back for 2-2 and went on to take the set in 46 minutes. She had two match points on Pera’s serve at 5-3 but the 44th-ranked Pera saved both. Play resumed briefly and Gauff improved her lead to 5-4 when the second rain break occurred. The second rain break came with Raducanu leading 1-0 in the third set.

Veteran American tennis player Venus Williams has made a winning start at the ASB Classic.

The 2021 US Open finalist eased to a 6-1 6-1 victory over Czech teenager Brenda Fruhvirtova. A wildcard for the Auckland event, Williams scored a 7-6 6-2 first round victory countrywoman Katie Volynets 7-6 6-2 in their first round match on Monday night. The 42-year-old, twice the age of her opponent, mustered all that experience and also showed plenty of class in what was her first competitive appearance since the US Open last August.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu and American Coco Gauff have won their opening matches of 2023 at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

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Raducanu slugged it out against Czech Fruhvirtova to emerge victorious 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in a contest that lasted over four hours due to bad weather conditions.

Gauff returned to win six straight games to open a 5-0 lead in the second set before Maria held serve again. She had two match points on Pera’s serve at 5-3 but the 44th-ranked Pera saved both. Play resumed briefly and Gauff improved her lead to 5-4 when the second rain break occurred. Fruhvirtova took an early 2-0 lead in the second set but Raducanu broke back for 2-2 and went on to take the set in 46 minutes. While her serve was strong, her return of serve was decisive and she won 65% of the points of Fruhvirtova’s second serve. The second rain break came with Raducanu leading 1-0 in the third set.

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The match lasted an hour and 46 minutes. “I think the atmosphere unsettled him. “It went a lot better than expected.

Emma Raducanu found her way past 17-year Linda Fruhvirtova in her opening round of ASB Classic in Auckland on Tuesday. © Phil Walter/Getty Images ...

“I try not to put too much pressure on the first match [of the year], but obviously it gives you confidence. “I’m glad I was mentally able to stay in there. I think, right now, because I’m still trying to find my timing and groove and my tennis, it’s a bit early to tell, but, once I settle into that, I think, the physical side will definitely have made a difference because there’s no way it can’t have. “But also I went straight from Windsor Castle to the National Tennis Centre, it was pretty insane. “In this type of weather, when it’s really windy, I knew everything is possible,” Kuzmova said. “For 2023 my goal is to stay healthy for longer,” she said. “It’s amazing to have him in my corner and helping me out. If I were to describe myself, I’d say I’m Hannah Montana.” So it’s one of those things that you mentally prepare for. I think that’s pretty positive.” “What a battle. We’ve just been focusing on strength, cardio and just improving all round.

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“I remember just feeling so emotional because I didn’t want to be a one-hit wonder,” said Gauff. “It probably changed the course of my life because I realised that I shouldn’t have felt like that and should have just enjoyed the game,” said Gauff. “And I just felt like everybody was looking at me and watching me play. Because if I kept feeling like that it could be a different outcome in where I am now today.” That starts today against crafty German world No 68 Tatjana Maria, one of the highest ranked unseeded players. Gauff enjoyed the New Year’s Eve fireworks, but only after taking a nap so she didn’t miss any sleep. I feel like because I’ve just dealt with it my whole life it seems almost normal to me and I don’t feel like I have to fill any shoes. “I guess [the] biggest fear with my team was trying to make sure I didn’t get burned out too early and I’m still young. “She’s the GOAT and I’m still trying to figure my way. Because I’ve always had the idea and philosophy that there’s never going to be a next anyone.” “People always compare me to her, saying I’ll be the next [Serena], since I was probably eight years old. That’s a lot for an 18-year-old to process but Gauff doesn’t feel any extra pressure.

Coco Gauff had to battle Maria and the rain but the American remained calm in Auckland beating her opponent 6-4 6-1 to earn her fisrt win 2023.

The second set was far less complicated as she took an early lead and kept adding to it. Eventually, she took the opening set 6-4. Playing an experienced veteran in Maria, Gauff was able to wear her out with her constant pressure.

Coco Gauff takes on Tatjana Maria in a primetime matchup at the ASB Classic WTA Auckland, Sofia Kenin will also play.

The 35-year-old Maria is coming off the most consistent season of her career. The young American is poised to continue her ascent to the top of the game in 2023. 227 in the world, she has a lot of work to do. I expect these two to play an even match in Auckland, though I give the slight advantage to Wang as I believe she can handle the physicality of a deciding set. On the other side of the net, Muchova hopes to have a year without injuries. Young American Coco Gauff is the No.

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I felt like everyone was behind me and I absolutely loved it. “It’s always difficult playing your first match of the year, so it was always going to be a little bit of a challenge, especially with the conditions,“ she said. “I was like, you need to stop this and just pick it up, like be more aggressive and swing more freely,“ said Raducanu as she explained moving up several gears to win four straight games to take control of the second set and then break twice more at the start of the decider.

There were wins for top seed Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu on a rain-interupted second day at the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament in Auckland.

Later in the night, top seed Coco Gauff dispatched experienced German Taijana Maria 6-4 6-1 in straight sets, with players coping with swirling winds and a bunch of drizzle, that resulted in several short rain delays. Viktoria Kuzmova of Slovakia beat for fourth seed Bernarda Pera of the United States 6-4, 6-4 while Russian Anna Blinkova edged Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto 7-5 in the deciding third set of their clash. There were wins for top seed Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu on a rain-interupted second day at the ASB Classic women's tennis tournament in Auckland.

The 2021 US Open champ fended off Linda Fruhvirtova, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, while Gauff defeated Tatjana Maria, 6-4, 6-1, on Tuesday.

"In this type of weather when it's really windy I knew everything is possible," Kuzmova said. It's the tropical weather." "In between the rain delays I got a bit of help from my coach. Gauff returned to win six straight games to open a 5-0 lead in the second set before Maria held serve again. Play resumed briefly and Gauff improved her lead to 5-4 when the second rain break occurred. Fruhvirtova took an early 2-0 lead in the second set but Raducanu broke back for 2-2 and went on to take the set in 46 minutes.

Emma Raducanu's match against Linda Fruhvirtova was twice interrupted by rain, while Gauff and Tatjana Maria were also forced from the court.

"In between the rain delays I got a bit of help from my coach. Gauff returned to win six straight games to open a 5-0 lead in the second set before Maria held serve again. Play resumed briefly and Gauff improved her lead to 5-4 when the second rain break occurred.