Before Coco Gauff emerged victorious in the US Open, a lot of people had doubts surrounding her success. Tennis fans were always speculating about her short-lived success as she reached the semi-finals of major tournaments but did not win a grand slam. But once she was the winner of a grand slam, that too the US Open, things changed for Coco.

And this win not only changed the perspective of people around her or her fans, but it also made her feel different about herself with this newfound success. Coco Gauff recently talked during her China Open journey about how the victory has changed things for her and reduced pressure on her shoulders.

US Open champ Coco Gauff opens up about feeling differently after her grand slam win

Winning a tournament of this scale at such a young age is truly life-changing and phenomenal. Surely that is how Coco Gauff felt too. After being surrounded by doubts and hits and misses for so long, she finally won her maiden grand slam.

Recently during one of her press conferences in Beijing, she talked about how it has made her feelings different towards herself. Coco added, “Having those victories makes me feel more confident now, especially because of how the US Open went. There is a lot more pressure in a Grand Slam, but I think I can handle emotions better thanks to the experience. Now it’s like some weight has been lifted off my shoulders, I can play more freely.”

If you are a fan of Coco Gauff, we surely believe that this sounds like good news to you now that she is feeling more confident and holds the ability to battle against some of the toughest players in tennis. And now she has also made her way to the quarter-finals of the China Open along with four other top players in tennis.

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Coco reaches the quarter-finals of the China Open along with other top players

Five of the world’s most amazing tennis players have advanced towards the quarterfinals of the China Open. These players include Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, and Carolina Garcia along with Coco Gauff of course.

With these top players in the race to win the trophy, the matches will only get more interesting as people will love to watch their favorite player win it all. Who do you think will lift the China Open trophy? Any guesses?

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