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.

It took a lot of strength today,” Gauff ‌said. “The scoreline ‌doesn’t show how physical it ​was ‌but ⁠obviously Mayar ​is ⁠a tough player.