Gauff holds off compatriot Day to reach Toronto third round
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Kayla Day 6-2, 7-5 in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, Canada.
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Kayla Day 6-2, 7-5 in the second round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto, Canada.
The world No. 4 faced a tougher test in the second set after cruising through the opener, according to TenisBrasil. Day, ranked 131st and a left-hander, pushed the match to 7-5 before the higher-ranked player closed it out in straight sets.
Gauff is seeking her first title of the 2026 season and her first-ever crown at the Canadian WTA 1000 event. She advanced to the third round with the victory.
The WTA posted match highlights from the Round 2 encounter on its YouTube channel.
With information from Tênis Brasil e WTA.
