Gauff returns against Sonmez — US Open R1

Coco Gauff of the United States hits a return against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff fires down a serve against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye during their women's singles first round clash at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye drives a return against Coco Gauff in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye plays a return stroke as she faces Coco Gauff in the opening round of the 2026 US Open women's singles draw at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye keeps the rally alive with a return against defending champion Coco Gauff in the women's singles first round at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye unleashes a groundstroke against Coco Gauff during their first round women's singles match at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye pumps her fist after winning a point against Coco Gauff in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye reacts on court during her women's singles first round match against Coco Gauff at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye delivers a serve against Coco Gauff during the women's singles first round at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff and Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye embrace at the net following their women's singles first round match at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff celebrates on court after defeating Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff of the United States savours her victory moment after progressing past Zeynep Sonmez in the first round of the 2026 US Open women's singles in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff acknowledges the crowd after her women's singles first round victory over Zeynep Sonmez at the 2026 US Open, held at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates her first round win over Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye, moving into the second round of the 2026 US Open women's singles in New York. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye strikes a return during the women's singles first round against Coco Gauff at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff of the United States executes a return during her women's singles first round match against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff plays from the baseline during her first round women's singles contest against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff keeps the pressure on Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye with an aggressive return during their first round clash at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff of the United States strikes a return during the 2026 US Open women's singles opener against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Coco Gauff dictates play with a sharp return against Zeynep Sonmez of Türkiye in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia celebrates after defeating Janice Tjen of Indonesia in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Janice Tjen of Indonesia plays a return against Mirra Andreeva of Russia in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Janice Tjen of Indonesia strikes a return against Mirra Andreeva of Russia during the women's singles first round at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Janice Tjen of Indonesia keeps up her challenge with a return shot against Mirra Andreeva in the first round of the 2026 US Open women's singles at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia plays a return against Janice Tjen of Indonesia in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia reacts on court during her women's singles first round match against Janice Tjen of Indonesia at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia shows her competitive intensity during the women's singles first round against Janice Tjen of Indonesia at the 2026 US Open, New York, on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia stays focused during a tense moment in her first round women's singles match against Janice Tjen of Indonesia at the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia drives a return against Janice Tjen of Indonesia in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open at New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia unleashes a return against Janice Tjen of Indonesia during the 2026 US Open women's singles first round in New York on 1 September 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)

Mirra Andreeva of Russia hits through the court against Janice Tjen of Indonesia in the women's singles first round of the 2026 US Open in New York on 1 September 2026, advancing to the second round. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)