Coco Gauff Reveals Her Short-Term Goals

Published 04/23/2020, 6:24 PM EDT

Tennis phenom Coco Gauff has twice sailed into the second week of a Grand Slam event even before turning 16. On both occasions, she stunned the seven-time major champion, Venus Williams, in the opening round, and her dream run was concluded by the eventual champions.

As previously, she lost to Simona Halep in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2019 and then to Sofia Kenin at Australian Open 2020.

Post her 6-7, 6-3, 6-0 loss to Kenin in Australia, Gauff depicted her vision as a tennis professional. “My short-term goal is to improve. I mean, that’s the main thing. I’m doing well right now at 15. I still have so much I feel like I can get better on. Even my parents, my team, they all believe I can get better,” Coco Gauff said.

Article continues below this ad

“Coco Gauff Has a Lot of Hype” – Sofia Kenin

En route to her fourth round in Melbourne, Gauff eliminated former World Number one and defending champion Naomi Osaka.

She believes the best version of herself is yet to come and presently, she is not in her prime.

“I don’t even think this is close to a peak for me, even though I’m doing well right now. Yeah, the goal is just really to get better, you know, have these good runs at tournaments, building up my experience and playing more tournaments just so I can be ready for matches,” she added.

Article continues below this ad

“She is not far away” – Mouratoglou on Coco Gauff winning a Grand Slam

One of the best coaches in the world and her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou sees the American winning a Grand Slam in the near future. “I could see Coco getting to the final and winning a Grand Slam. She is not far away from that” Mouratoglou told Metro.

“The match against Sofia Kenin in Melbourne showed what she has to improve to get there.”

Article continues below this ad

However, he also stated there are loopholes in Coco’s games and where her opponents take advantage. Her understanding of the game is impeccable. She is one of the promising players in the USA, it’s safe to say, American tennis has a bright future on the WTA track.

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Mahalakshmi Murali joined EssentiallySports in 2018 as a tennis author and has gone on to pen more than 1800 engaging articles, probing into various aspects of the sport and its illustrious players. With her expertise on the sport, Mahalakshmi has interviewed stalwarts from the sport such as Serena WIlliams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou and Kevin Anderson’s physio, Carlos Costa. Equipped with her vast experience and a keen understanding of the sport, Mahalakshmi now co-heads the tennis department.

Coco Gauff Reveals Her Short-Term Goals

“She is not far away” – Mouratoglou on Coco Gauff winning a Grand Slam

Trending

Shaq Warns Lakers Locker Room Of Jeanie Buss Game Plan If Darvin Ham & Co Fail Vs Nuggets

After Confirming Patriots Interest, JJ McCarthy Reveals Tom Brady Was Speaking to Him Throughout National Championship Winning Season

Where Is Russell Wilson’s Ex-partner Ashton Meem Now? Everything We Know About Broncos QB’s First Wife

Exclusive: After Claiming He Can Beat Caitlin Clark 1v1, Iowa’s No.1 NFL Draft Prospect Cooper DeJean Comes Clean

“Ricky Starks and”: Triple H’s WWE Backed to Sign Three Top AEW Talents From Tony Khan Following Dynasty