The first round of the WTA 500 in San Diego has concluded, with threats looming in every corner of the tight draw as the remainder of the quarterfinals are being set.
Finishing up where they left off after a rain suspension Tuesday, Coco Gauff defeated Robin Montgomery 6-3 6-3 in the first round. The two eighteen-year-old Americans are friends from juniors and were both happy for each other’s achievements. Gauff acknowledged that she had an accelerated path to the top of tennis, but emphasized that her route was unusual and she sees great things in Montgomery’s future.