The American claimed her first grand slam title 12 months ago and kicked off her 2024 campaign by dropping just two games in a 6-2 6-0 rout of Varvara Gracheva on Arthur Ashe.Gauff has not been in the best of form in recent months but is hoping a return to New York can spark a resurgence.She said: “I’m not going to put pressure on myself on my victory lap.”I’m treating this tournament like if you’re defending something it means you won.”If you did it, it means you’re going to do it again. Whether I do it again this year again or not, I am going to do it again.”Whether it’s 2024 or not, I…