Coco Gauff’s ‘Multi Dimensional Aspects’ Prompts Tennis Bigwig to Draw Gripping John McEnroe Parallels

Talk about the upcoming talent of the current generation and American star, Coco Gauff, surely is at the forefront of the scheme of things. Such has been the tempo with which she has been playing over the past few years. A couple of months back, she achieved the biggest victory of her tennis career when she won the US Open. Additionally, she has been successful on the doubles front too, with her partner, Jessica Pegula. As a result, it has drawn comparisons to fellow American, John McEnroe.

John McEnroe excelled in both singles as well as doubles. With a combination of several noteworthy singles as well as doubles major titles, John McEnroe has been one of a kind. However, recently a tennis bigwig compared Coco Gauff to McEnroe.

How does Coco Gauff compare to John McEnroe?

Andy Zodin is the President of the USPTA Intermountain Division. He is actively involved in tennis affairs and was involved in the ‘KickServeRadio’ podcast that featured the likes of Mats Wilander and Jonny Levine.

Talking about Gauff’s game and comparisons to the American tennis legend, Zodin said, “then you talk about the multi dimensional aspects to her (Coco Gauff) game, which again, as I mentioned, Johnny seemed to maybe downplay that a little bit, but number one of the world in doubles as well now.”

Further, he went on to add, “That sort of in a way, as opposed to maybe comparing her to the Williams sisters, now, you’ve got to make comparisons to John McEnroe.”

John McEnroe himself has been mesmerized by the game of Coco Gauff. Recently, he gave his opinion on the upcoming American talent in general, and Gauff in particular.

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John McEnroe’s views on Coco Gauff

Earlier this month, the American legend was involved in an interview where he talked about the upcoming American stars in tennis. McEnroe was particularly impressed by the likes of Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton.

Opening up about the WTA star, McEnroe said, “Oh, I love Coco Gauff.” Further, he felt that Gauff would be the torchbearer for American tennis now that Serena Williams has retired and Venus Williams is nearing the end of her career.

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