Coco Gauff vows to win US Open again after beginning her title defence in style

Coco Gauff has vowed to win the US Open again after beginning the defence of her 2023 title in style.

The American claimed her first grand slam title 12 months ago and kicked off her 2024 campaign by dropping just two games in a 6-2 6-0 rout of Varvara Gracheva on Arthur Ashe.

Gauff has not been in the best of form in recent months but is hoping a return to New York can spark a resurgence.

She said: “I’m not going to put pressure on myself on my victory lap.

“I’m...