Defending champion Gauff earns straight sets win against qualifier Sherif
PARIS: Defending champion Coco Gauff eased past Egyptian qualifier Mayar Sherif 6-3 6-2 on Thursday to punch her ticket for the French Open third round. The American, who landed her 80th career main draw victory at a Grand Slam, never hit top form, with her opponent offering some dogged resistance in the first set and keeping her off balance. “It was a physical tough match. I was really tested today.


