Coco Gauff is all set to face Karolina Muchova in an enthralling semi-final of the US Open. However, just a few weeks ago, the two locked horns against each other in the Cincinnati Masters final as well. In a sensational match that lasted for 2 sets, Coco Gauff displayed her sheer dominance and ended up clinching the trophy.

However, just a few moments before stepping on the court to play, the 19-year-old sensation’s opponent gave major Rafael Nadal vibes in an interview.

Karolina Muchova copies Rafael Nadal’s phrase before her match against Gauff

Before her US Open semi-final match against Coco Gauff, Karolina Muchova borrowed a famous saying from tennis legend Rafael Nadal.

The Spaniard is known for his mental strength and ability to stay in the present moment, regardless of past results. By using his words, Muchova is channeling the spirit of a tennis icon and drawing inspiration to tackle her challenges with confidence.“What happened, happened.”

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This simple phrase holds deep meaning in the world of tennis, signifying a resilient and forward-looking mindset.

In the same interview, she also mentioned that she is looking forward to playing her best game today as she looks to learn from the mistakes that she made in the past. However, her opponent, Coco Gauff, is also determined to do well at her home Grand Slam and finally live up to her immense potential.

Coco Gauff looks all set to land her first-ever US Open

After a rather disappointing performance at Wimbledon, Coco made a change in her coaching staff as she decided to make a fresh start after a first-round exit on the grass court. Since then, things have turned out to be well in her favor as she has been able to successfully clinch the Citi Open and the Cincinnati Masters post her Wimbledon shocker.

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Back-to-back victories have boosted her confidence as she is all set under the guidance of Brad Gilbert to conquer her first-ever US Open title. With just one step remaining between her and the title, it will be interesting to see if she can make her dream come true and win her first-ever US Open or not.

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