“I would say growing up I didn’t expect myself to be as comfortable as I am on the grass and the clay,” she told reporters.
“Playing an unpredictable surface, I really credit a lot is my speed and my ability to be able to react and adjust. I think that’s what you need on these surfaces.” The win set up a third-round showdown with compatriot and 20th-seeded Amanda Anisimova, who defeated fellow American Lauren Davis 2-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday.
Gauff exploded onto the global stage in 2019 when she reached the fourth round at Wimbledon at just 15-years-old.“Today was the first time I walked on the court and really wasn’t nervous at all,” said Gauff. “It’s a little bit of a home-court advantage. I do feel like it’s a home court for me. Majority of the time when I’m playing on that court, I would say the majority of the crowd is with me.”
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