Coco Gauff makes it 2-0 vs Venus Williams in Grand Slams after Australian Open 2020 win

Fifteen-year-old Coco Gauff continued her Grand Slam domination over veteran Venus Williams after she kcked out unseeded American in first round of Australian Open 2020 on Monday. Gauff showed world that her victory in Wimbledon 2019 over Williams was fluke when she beat seven-time Grand Slam champion. Gauff will play Romanian World .74 Sorana Cirstea next.

Also Re: Coco Gauff Asks Her Far To Cool Down After Cursing On Live Television; Watch Clip

Australian Open 2020: Coco Gauff beats Venus Williams 

match, which can be termed as 'youngest vs oldest' battle, saw Gauff taking control of first set and establishing three set points at 5-3 and 5-4 before being forced into a tie-break. She won tie-breaker after Williams hit an overhe shot into net. In second set, Gauff raced to a 3-0 le and went on to serve out match after Williams rushed to retrieve a shot at net but could only get to it with a double bounce. She won match 7-6 (7-5), 6-3. Speaking about her win, Gauff said that Venus Williams played really well and she was nervous ahe of Monday's match. She furr ded that she was a bit shocked when she saw draw but was gl to get through it.

Also Re: Coco Gauff: Steffi Graf Shares Her Thoughts On 15-year-old Tennis Star

Coco Gauff: Her performance at Grand Slams 

Gauff anunced her arrival in July 2019 when she stunned Venus Williams in first round of Wimbledon. Gauf h beaten Williams in straight sets, 6-4 6-4. Eventual champion Simona Halep, however, ended Gauff’s dream run in 4th round. Based on that performance, Gauff received a wildcard into U.S.Open, where she vanced to third round and n won her first WTA Tour title in Austria, beating 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in final. American is youngest player with direct entry into main draw at Melbourne Park.

Also Re: Coco Gauff, 15, Becomes Youngest Tennis Titlist Since Nicole Vaidisova

Australian Open 2020: Serena Williams makes winning start 

Serena Williams began her quest for 24th Grand Slam singles title with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Russian teenr Anastasia Potapova in first round of Australian Open on Monday. Williams, who has alrey lifted singles trophy at Australian Open seven times, needed just 58 minutes to defeat former junior Wimbledon champion. Williams blasted 24 winners, including 9 aces.

Also Re: AUS Open '20: Venus Williams Vs. Coco Gauff Highlights Day 1