It wasn't the best match, but there's improvement compared to Cincinnati," says Gauff after her win against Tomljanovic

Coco Gauff had to work hard against Ajla Tomljanovic in her opening match at the US Open. It took her 3 hours and 3 sets to overcome the Australian player.

In the post-match press conference, she admitted to having difficulties. She stated: "Yes, it was a tough match. I had opportunities to win it in two sets. Ajla was tough.

It wasn't the best match, but I'm happy to be through to the next round.

I had so many opportunities and I knew it would eventually happen. I had chances to close it out in two sets, I had chances to get a double break multiple times.

Honestly, it was very difficult, quite mentally draining. But there's improvement compared to last week in Cincinnati.