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Coco Gauff has crowd laughing with Jannik Sinner comment after beating Iva Jovic
TL;DR
Coco Gauff defeated Iva Jovic 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 in the Italian Open fourth round, saving a match point. Her post-match interview brought laughter as she shared a humorous comment about Jannik Sinner.
Key points
- Coco Gauff beat Iva Jovic in the Italian Open fourth round
- Gauff saved a match point during the match
- The final score was 5-7, 7-5, 6-2
- Gauff is ranked world No. 4
- Her post-match interview included a humorous comment
Jannik SinnerCoco GauffIva JovicItalian Open
Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images
Coco Gauff had to fight through another difficult afternoon in Rome before beating Iva Jovic 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 in the Italian Open fourth round.
Gauff saved match point before turning the second set around, then controlled the decider as Jovicâs level dropped.
The win sent the world No. 4 into the quarterfinals, but her on-court interview quickly became the lighter moment after a tense comeback.
Coco Gauff jokes with Rome crowd after Iva Jovic win
Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images
Gauff knew the crowd were waiting for Jannik Sinner, whose match against Alexei Popyrin was due to start only minutes later.
So she said in the post-match interview: âGrazie! See you in the next round. I know you guys are ready for Jannik Sinner. Can we get some cheers for Jannik?â
The response was immediate, with the stands erupting for the Italian world No. 1 before Gauff laughed and asked for some attention back.
âOk ok. Wait. Can I have just a little cheer for me too?â she added, turning the moment into a playful exchange.
Sinner then followed with a completely different kind of match, beating Popyrin 6-2 6-0 in just over an hour.
Mirra Andreeva test now awaits Coco Gauff
Gauffâs reward is a demanding quarter-final against Mirra Andreeva, the world No. 7 and one of the sharpest young players on tour.
Andreeva reached the last eight after beating Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3, continuing a strong Rome run that also included wins over Antonia Ruzic and Viktorija Golubic.
Gauff leads their head-to-head 4-0, but Andreevaâs recent form makes this a serious test after a draining escape against Jovic.
Q&A
What was the score of Coco Gauff's match against Iva Jovic?
Coco Gauff won the match with a score of 5-7, 7-5, 6-2.
How did Coco Gauff perform in the Italian Open fourth round?
Coco Gauff fought back from a set down and saved a match point to win her match in the fourth round.
What humorous comment did Coco Gauff make after her match?
Coco Gauff's on-court interview included a funny remark about Jannik Sinner that entertained the crowd.