Gauff tops Bucsa in straights to advance to US Open fourth round

Coco Gauff defeated unseeded Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4 on September 5, 2026, at Arthur Ashe Stadium to advance to the fourth round of the US Open. The straight-sets victory came on a day when two other American favorites had already been upset, with Gauff stopping the losing trend for home players. It was the first career meeting between the two players.