Gauff Beats Sonmez, Roddick Predicts She Could Become No. 1 at US Open

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Coco Gauff defeated Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in the US Open first round, pulling away after a tougher second set; former champion Andy Roddick praised her form and said she could become world No. 1 if she maintains this level. Gauff advances to face Kasatkina or Badosa in the second round while the title race also features Sabalenka, Pegula and Rybakina early in the tournament.
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