U.S. Open recap Day 7: Coco Gauff toughs it out on day of upsets and dramatic matches‎

Follow The Athletic’s U.S. Open coverage Welcome to the U.S. Open briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories on each day of the tournament. On Day 7, upsets and tussles, a huge deficit in the draws and a college tennis honor. How did Coco Gauff get the job done on a day of tussle for top stars? Coco Gauff has spent the summer playing like someone who has put her “winning ugly” days behind her. She bangs aces. She cracks forehands. She comes in and finishes points at