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US Open: Emma Navarro hangs on to beat defending champion Coco Gauff, reach quarterfinals

Emma Navarro has done it again.

Navarro held on late on Sunday afternoon and took advantage of a struggling Coco Gauff to knock off the defending US Open champion at her first-ever match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Navarro beat Gauff 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 in their fourth round match to earn a spot in the quarterfinals for the first time in her career. It also matches her best finish ever at a Grand Slam.

Emma Navarro ends Coco Gauff's US Open title defense! pic.twitter.com/mcIvQIn1Xj

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“It’s pretty insane.