New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- World No. 3 Coco Gauff wasted no time announcing her arrival in 2026, demolishing Argentina's Solana Sierra 6-1, 6-1 in a swift 57-minute masterclass at the United Cup in Perth.

Coco Gauff, making her first appearance of the new year, faced Solana Sierra in their debut encounter, and the rising Argentine's first-ever match against a Top 10 player. The 21-year-old American stormed ahead, racing to a 5-0 lead in the opening set with aggressive returns and solid serving.

She saved two break points from Sierra and limited her opponent to just seven points on serve throughout the first set. After a brief wobble with two double faults, Gauff regrouped to win four straight points and seal the set in 30 minutes.

The second...