Coco Gauff Storms into Miami Open Third Round
Coco Gauff launched her Miami Open 2025 campaign in devastating fashion, as reported by pixiejars.com. The young American dominated former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin, leaving no doubt about her intentions in this prestigious tournament.
The world number three wasted no time asserting her dominance over Kenin, a former world number four and the 2020 Australian Open champion. Gauff’s relentless attack and impenetrable defense proved too much for Kenin, who struggled to keep pace with the younger American’s power and precision.
Kenin’s aggressive baseline game, built around her powerful forehand, was effectively neutralized by Gauff’s exceptional court coverage and counter-punching abilities. The Russian-born American also appeared to lack the speed and agility to match Gauff’s dynamic shot-making.
A Dominant Display from Start to Finish
From the outset, Gauff exerted complete control over both her service games and Kenin’s, offering the former champion just a single break point opportunity in the third game of the first set. The second set followed a similar script, with Kenin unable to generate any break point chances whatsoever. The match concluded swiftly after a mere 47 minutes, a testament to Gauff’s overwhelming superiority.
Gauff’s commanding performance was evident in every aspect of her game. Her serve was consistently on point, her groundstrokes were both powerful and accurate, and her court coverage was simply superb. Kenin, on the other hand, struggled to find her rhythm and was often forced into errors by Gauff’s relentless pressure.
A Much-Needed Boost for Gauff
This emphatic victory provides a significant confidence boost for Gauff, who has endured a somewhat inconsistent start to the 2025 season. Her early exit from the Australian Open, followed by first-round defeats in both Qatar and Dubai, had raised questions about her form. A hard-fought win against Moyuka Uchijima in the first round of Indian Wells was followed by a disappointing loss to Belinda Bencic in the round of 16.
The win against Kenin serves as a timely reminder of Gauff’s immense talent and potential. It also sets the stage for a potentially challenging third-round encounter against former world number three Maria Sakkari. Interestingly, Gauff comfortably defeated Sakkari in straight sets just ten days ago.
Other Notable Results and Upsets
Elsewhere in the women’s singles draw, there were several notable results and upsets. Defending finalist Elena Rybakina suffered a surprise defeat at the hands of American Ashlyn Krueger. Meanwhile, top contenders such as Aryna Sabalenka, Leylah Fernandez, and Ons Jabeur all secured their places in the next round.
The Miami Open continues to unfold with its usual blend of high-quality tennis and unexpected twists and turns. With Gauff back in winning form, she will undoubtedly be one of the players to watch as the tournament progresses. The upcoming clash with Sakkari promises to be a fascinating encounter, and fans are eagerly anticipating another display of Gauff’s impressive skills and determination.