The in form Caroline Garcia admits facing home favourite Coco Gauff in the quarter-final of the US Open will be a “great challenge” – but ultimately, it’s one she’s embracing. The No.17 Garcia has won her last 12 games, defeating Alison Riske-Amritraj 6-4 6-1 to set up a mouth-watering last-eight clash with Gauff, who saw off Zhang Shaui 7-5 7-5. Ad Not only will she have to deal with a formidable opponent in Gauff, who Eurosport’s Mats Wilander has described as the “total package”, Garcia will also have to hold her nerve in front of a raucous crowd that will be firmly behind the American teenager.