Coco Gauff begins U.S. Open title defense with easy victory

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Defending champion Coco Gauff wasted no time launching her U.S. Open title defense, taking down first-round opponent Varvara Gracheva of France 6-2, 6-0 in 66 minutes on Monday in New York.

Gauff claimed her first Grand Slam title last year at Arthur Ashe Stadium and entered this year's tournament looking for recapture that form after a disappointing summer of results.

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