Updated On: 30 August, 2023 07:22 AM IST | New York | AFP
“I felt like the rules were being bent,” Gauff said. “That’s why a lot of players get mad when these time violations are called because one ref is letting them go over, the other is more strict on the time

Coco Gauff on Monday. Pic/AFP
American teenager Coco Gauff slammed US Open officiating after battling to a stormy first round victory over German veteran Laura Siegemund on Monday.
The 19-year-old American sixth seed—tipped by many as one of the favorites for the this year’s title—was forced to dig deep before winning 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 in 2hr 50min on the Arthur Ashe Stadium.