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Gauff speeds past Alexandrova, heads into French Open quarters
The American world number two must have thought she would have an easy morning session after powering through the first set in sensational fashion but the Russian bounced back in the second to test her opponent.
“The whole match I played well. She stepped up her game in the second set. Overall I thought I played great,” Gauff said.
“I move well on clay, really comfortable with sliding and moving on the surface. The most physical surface for sure and I do well in that department.”
Gauff is the youngest American player to have reached at least the fourth round at seven consecutive Grand Slams since Venus Williams between 1997-1999.