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Moments After Sealing Semi Final Spot in Cincinnati, Coco Gauff Opens Up on ‘Little Anger’ Act

Published 08/19/2023, 10:37 AM EDT

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After a shocking Wimbledon exit, American teen Coco Gauff has made a triumphant comeback with her recent sensational performances. From winning the Citi Open to making it all the way to the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters, she has clearly indicated why she was once hailed as American tennis’ upcoming gem. Throughout her fairytale run, the most noticeable difference has been in her temperament. However, even the best players have moments when they lose their cool.

During her recent match against the Italian player Jasmine Paolini, Gauff revealed a moment where she had to take out all her anger. She revealed why she acted out, for otherwise, her vexation would have impacted her gameplay. But now slated to face World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals, Gauff must rein in her temperamental flashes.

Coco Gauff reveals dives deep into her moment of ‘little anger’

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In the realm of competitive tennis, Coco Gauff’s recent match against Jasmine Paolini was more than a display of athletic prowess. The match also provided a glimpse into the intricate interplay of emotions on the court. Following her hard-fought win over the Italian contender, Gauff candidly delved into a pivotal moment that illuminated her tactical use of emotions in the heat of battle.

Gauff unveiled her keen self-awareness and strategic approach to managing her feelings. “I showed a little anger in set 2, but you know. It was needed. Otherwise, the anger comes out in the rallies. Usually, they say don’t throw your racquet but I won 6 games in a row. What can you do? I don’t know, just don’t hurt anyone,” said Gauff in the post-match interview.

Gauff’s admission showcased her capacity to harness emotions strategically. She turned frustration into determination to leverage it for a triumphant outcome. This dynamic blend of honesty and levity underscores Gauff’s growth as both an athlete and an individual, leaving spectators excited to witness her continued evolution on the tennis stage.

This growth may be attributed to the recent fruitful changes to her strategy and coaching. Overhauling her supporting team might have been the missing key to her success at the top of the circuit!

Brad Gilbert joins the Coco Gauff’s coaching staff

What was supposed to be a one-week trial has now resulted in further continuation. Brad Gilbert, renowned for coaching stalwarts like Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Andy Murray, joined Gauff’s coaching desk for just one week in the preliminary stage. However, after being impressed by his coaching tactics and clinching the Citi Open title with his advice, she decided the extend the partnership further.

Now, the American ace has one goal in sight: winning her home Slam, the upcoming US Open, she would be willing to make a stellar image and win the title.

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Akshat Gaur

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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and has been writing since then. With over two years of experience in the world of sports journalism, specifically tennis journalism, Akshat is someone who is immensely passionate about covering the ATP and the WTA Tour.
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