Paris, May 29 -- Reigning champion Coco Gauff moved through to the third round of the 2026 French Open witha 6-3, 6-2 win against Mayar Sherif.
"It was physical and a tough match, my patience was tested today but Maya is was a great player, she makes sure you compete for every point and I didn't get many easy points," Gauff said afterwards.
"I am happy with how I played." The two-time tennis Grand Slam champion got off to a strong start, holding her serve then breaking on Sherif's first service game for a 2-0 lead. But Sherif levelled the opening set as she broke Gauff back for 3-2.
Sherif then faced two break points in the next game, saving both before a series of deuces was interrupted by a fan requiring medical attention in the stands...