Two-time major champion Coco Gauff is back in action at the 2025 US Open on Thursday, Aug. 28.
Gauff, the No. 3 seed in the tournament, will face off against Donna Vekic of Croatia in the second-round under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City.
There have been questions surrounding Gauff’s serve heading into the fourth and final major of the year, but Gauff outlasted Australian Ajla Tomljanović in a nearly three-hour first-round match, 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 7-5. Gauff had 10 double-faults during that match, a stat that will be key to watch Thursday against Vekic.
The head-to-head series between Gauff and Vekic is tied 1-1. Vekic defeated Gauff 7-6 (9-7), 6-2 at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but Gauff took their last matchup at the 2025 Australian Open 6-4, 6-2 on a hard court.
Gauff won the entire tournament in 2023 and picked up her second Grand Slam singles trophy at the 2025 French Open.
USA TODAY Sports will have live updates from the Gauff-Vekic match tonight. Follow along for scores and highlights:
Gauff takes first set in tiebreak
After receiving treatment on her arm, Vekic served for the first set but was immediately broken, sending the first set to a tiebreak. Neither player got command during the tiebreak, going back and forth with mostly unforced errors, before Gauff settled the issue with a forehand winner and an error by Vekic to take the set 7-6 (5).
Vekic gets medical treatment
Vekic is receiving treatment on her right arm from the medical staff and is set to serve for the first set, which has been poorly played with dozens of unforced errors and double faults.
Vekic struggling with her serve
Vekic has already double-faulted six times in the first set, including three times in the third game. Gauff failed to take advantage at times and after taking four games in a row after being down 0-2, Vekic has rallied to even up the match.
Gauff down early
Gauff’s serve betrayed her to start the match as she was broken, double-faulting to give Vekic the first game. She was blitzed in the second game and will have to dig out of a hole to get back in the match.
Coco Gauff and Donna Vekic enter stadium court
Expecting a packed house at Arthur Ashe Stadium as Gauff is introduced to loud applause. Gauff’s serve has been the subject of her game lately, so it will be interesting if she can get off to a good start tonight. Vekic, a 29-year-old from Croatia, is ranked No. 49 in the world and is expected to play aggressively from the start.
What time is Coco Gauff vs. Donna Vekic?
Coco Gauff will face off against Donna Vekic in the second-round of the 2025 US Open on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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How to watch Coco Gauff vs. Donna Vekic: US Open TV channel, stream
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (New York)
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo
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