Coco Gauff to Defend U.S. Open Title

Coco Gauff begins her title defense at the U.S. Open on Arthur Ashe Stadium, facing Varvara Gracheva in the first round, while aiming to overcome recent struggles that included early exits in Toronto and Cincinnati. Gauff expressed that her early loss in Cincinnati allowed her valuable training time, emphasizing her improved preparedness for the tournament. Aryna Sabalenka, last year's runner-up, is also a strong contender after a successful Cincinnati tournament, despite dealing with injuries earlier this year. World number one Iga Swiatek, fresh off her fifth major title, aims to regain top form after a challenging summer, including a disappointing showing in Cincinnati. Defending champion Novak Djokovic is set to pursue his 25th Grand Slam title, while Jannik Sinner, recently cleared of doping allegations, also enters the tournament with momentum from his Cincinnati victory. The competition runs from August 26 to September 8, 2024, marking the final Grand Slam of the year.