So Mirra Andreeva must wait a little longer - to topple , and to continue her astonishing rise to the very top of tennis. In time, this second-round defeat should prove only a tiny roadbump for a 16-year-old who has been careering towards the biggest stage ever since her tour debut – less than a year ago.Here, though, in the blistering heat of her new home, Gauff cemented her place as the dominant teenager in the women’s game. She is still the future. Even if, on Wednesday, the 19-year-old was thrust into an unfamiliar role: elder stateswoman. Over two sets and 75 minutes on Arthur Ashe, the American asserted her dominance and continued her pursuit of a first Grand Slam title.
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