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Coco Gauff overcomes 23 double faults for first win since French Open

Gauff required nearly three hours to see off Danielle Collins - (Getty Images)

Coco Gauff survived hitting 23 double faults and 74 unforced errors to record her first win since her victory in the French Open final in June.

The American, the top seed in Montreal, was two points from defeat against compatriot Danielle Collins but rallied to win 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(2) in two hours and 55 minutes.

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