Coco Gauff starts Wimbledon emphatically

In the Wimbledon Ladies' Singles first round, 7th seed Coco Gauff took care of business in straight sets and by an emphatic margin. The American produced a superior performance from start to finish on grass against her opponent Tamara Korpatsch, winning the match 6-2, 6-1 to book her place in the second round of the main draw. The contest lasted just 56 minutes.

In the first set, Coco Gauff gave her opponent little room with her fast footwork and aggressive hitting. Testing Korpatsch's service games with the intense pressure she created on return, the American took the set 6-2 to go ahead and seize control of the match from the outset.

Extending her advantage further in the second set, Coco Gauff left her opponent almost no room. Keeping her serve steady while maintaining her impact on return, the American took the set 6-1 to close the match out in straight sets. The statistics show Coco Gauff's clear edge in serving efficiency and her effectiveness at breaking her opponent's serve shaped the course of the match; her first-serve points won rate stood out in particular.

Looking increasingly assertive on grass, this win was an encouraging, energy-saving start for Coco Gauff. Getting through the first round of a Grand Slam quickly and in straight sets is an important advantage for the rounds ahead. Through to the second round, the American aims to keep her bid at the tournament alive and to lift her form during the grass-court season.

By the numbers (Gauff-Korpatsch): Score 6-2, 6-1 · Winners 18-4 · Unforced errors 14-18 · Break points won 4/9 - 0/0 · 1st serve points won 89%-56% · 2nd serve points won 69%-40% · Time 0:56

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