The 27-year-old was ranked 235 in the world this time last year after a series of injuries but has shown remarkable consistency in 2023, reaching her first Grand Slam final (at the French Open) and reaching a career-high 10th in the rankings. The latter success saw her defeat Muchová in the final, but the Czech is much fresher in New York and was equally impressive in her 6-0, 6-3 win over Sorana Cîrstea in the quarter-finals. The home favourite has won 16 of her 17 matches since early July and has enjoyed plenty of success in recent months, including winning WTA Tour titles in Washington and Cincinnati. Seeded sixth in New York, Gauff battled past Laura Siegemund, Elise Mertens and Caroline Wozniacki in the early rounds, losing a set to each opponent, before dismantling Ostapenko in a mesmerizing display. The 19-year-old has been talked about as a potential Grand Slam champion since she burst onto the scene in 2019 with a victory over Venus Williams at Wimbledon. ► Watch anywhere - Try ExpressVPN 100% risk freeĪfter reaching the quarter-finals last year and having enjoyed an impressive 2023, expectations were high for Gauff when she arrived at Flushing Meadows.

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