Naomi Osaka win over gauff in Us Open 2019

WHAT HAPPENED: Naomi Osaka looked every bit like the world No. 1 as she spoiled Coco Gauff's Arthur Ashe Stadium debut, ending the 15-year-old's New York run, 6-3, 6-0, in front of a sell-out Saturday night crowd of 23,771. 

Gauff, the junior world No. 1 this time last year, hung tight with the defending US Open champion in the opening set, but once the 21-year-old created separation, she expertly drove home her advantage to seal her place in the Round of 16.

Coco Gauff in press conference. Us Open 2019

USOpen.org: What about New York and the US Open stands out for you the most?

Coco Gauff: There have been so many firsts for me in New York. The US Open was the first tournament I watched in person when I was 8 years old. The first international tournament I played in [Little Mo] was in New York when I was 8, and my first major junior final was at the US Open [in 2017]. Now, being able to play my first main draw here is really cool.

USOpen.org: What do you like to do off the court when you’re in New York?

Coco Gauff: I love to go see “The Lion King” on Broadway. It’s my favorite thing ever. I’ve gone to see it five times, six if we get a chance to go this year! Walking around Times Square is an experience in itself, as well.

USOpen.org: There’s a good chance you might get to play in one of the stadiums this year. Have you thought about what that might be like?

Coco Gauff: Playing on Ashe would be a dream; same with Louis. I’ve gotten to play on the Grandstand before but can only imagine what it would be like to play on a bigger court than that at the Open. I’m excited and nervous at the same time.

USOpen.org: How would you assess your form coming into the tournament?

Coco Gauff: I feel great mentally, physically, emotionally. I’m just excited to have gotten the wild card, so I hope to make the most of the opportunity

Simona Halep advances to QFs in Wimbledon 2019

LONDON, Great Britain - The fairytale Wimbledon run for 15-year-old American Coco Gauff was ended in straight sets by No.7 seed Simona Halep in the round of 16 on Monday, 6-3, 6-3.

The former World No.1 and French Open champion broke serve six times across 74 minutes, as her quality shown through against the American debutant, who did well to hang in early in the match.