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Coco Gauff overcame immense pressure and serve struggles, drawing inspiration from Simone Biles to win her second-round match on Day 5 at the US Open. Thursday's action also saw reactions unfold on the heated exchange between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko a day prior. Elsewhere, Jannik Sinner advanced easily, while Iga Swiatek fought hard for her victory. In doubles, Venus Williams, partnering with Leylah Fernandez, secured a notable doubles win.

The US Open never had a Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal meeting but they would hope the newest rivalry in men's tennis - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner - dubbed "Sincaraz" - would fare differently. On the women's side, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka targets her first major this year, with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff two of her biggest rivals.

Ahead of the US Open, Jannik Sinner revealed a past pact with his parents: he would quit tennis if he didn't crack the top 200 by age 23 or 24 due to financial constraints. Sinner recently withdrew from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz due to illness, apologizing to fans and congratulating Alcaraz.