Coco Gauff is moving on at the U.S. Open, but it was far from easy.

The third-seeded American battled her way to a, 6-4, 6-7 (7), 7-5 win over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night.

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<figcaption>Coco Gauff (USA) reacts against Ajla Tomljanovic (AUS) at the 2025 US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center on August 26, 2025. <span class="credit">Annie Wermiel/NY Post</span></figcaption>

She had 10 double faults but broke Tomljanovic eight times, including late in the third set to avoid the upset. 

Coco Gauff is moving on at the U.S. Open, but it was far from easy.{ai:summary}<p>Coco Gauff advanced at the U.S. Open, but it wasn't easy. The third-seeded American beat Ajla Tomljanovic 6-4, 6-7(7), 7-5 at Arthur Ashe.</p><p>She had 10 double faults but broke Tomljanovic eight times, including late in the third to avoid the upset.

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Coco Gauff survives major first-round scare from Ajla Tomljanovic at US Open

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