US Open 2026: Young Eva Jovic’s Run Ends as Gauff Moves On

Coco Gauff wrapped up the promising campaign of 18‑year‑old Eva Jovic at the US Open, winning 6‑1, 6‑4 to book a quarter‑final berth. Jovic, who had made history by reaching the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time, could not overturn the seasoned Gauff’s on‑court dominance.

Gauff took charge early, breaking Jovic twice in the opening set and never yielding a game. The second set gave Jovic brief hope as she held serve and saved a couple of break points, but a critical double fault and an untimely service lapse handed Gauff the decisive break. Jovic’s 30 unforced errors contrasted sharply with Gauff’s measured nine winners.

The victory sets up a quarter‑final meeting with Mirra Andreeva. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina’s 6‑1, 6‑4 win over Naomi Osaka ended the Japanese star’s hopes of a third US Open crown this year.