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Serena Williams’ Ex-coach Patrick Mouratoglou Hypes up American Talent Coco Gauff With a Rare Roger Federer ‘Aura’ Reference

Published 01/22/2023, 5:50 AM EST

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Serena Williams‘ former coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, recently spoke highly of American teenager Coco Gauff. In his Instagram reel, he compared her to Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer. Mouratoglou has had a long and successful coaching career, working with some of the biggest names in tennis, including Serena Williams, Coco Gauff, and Stefanos Tsitsipas, among others.

He is known for his ability to identify and develop young talent, and his words carry a lot of weight in the tennis world.

Serena Williams’ former coach speaks highly about the American star, Coco Gauff

Gauff burst onto the scene in 2019 when she reached the fourth round of Wimbledon as a wildcard at just 15 years old. Since then, she has continued to impress, reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open in 2020 and the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2021. Her game is marked by her powerful and accurate groundstrokes, as well as her ability to play aggressively and dictate play from the baseline. In his Instagram reel, he shared, “I met Coco when she was 10. After two days at the academy, I told the team she can become a star. Coco stands out.”

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He further explained, “When you watch a match, sometimes one player takes the whole place. This is called an aura. Serena Williams had that quality, same with Roger. Coco has this quality. She brings something extra to her match. This excitement is so rare when you watch so much tennis.”

 

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Mouratoglou also touched on the importance of mental strength in tennis and how he sees that in Coco. He added, “She is a competitor, and she is good at everything she does. She pours her heart into the court. At just 18, she has won every match on the WTA Tour. Go, Coco.”

“I Could See Coco Gauff Winning a Grand Slam” – Patrick Mouratoglou

Gauff’s mental strength has been on full display in her young career. She has demonstrated an ability to come back from behind in matches and to handle the pressure of playing on the big stage. Coco Gauff has the talent, drive, and mental strength to become a star in the tennis world. With the guidance of a coach like Patrick Mouratoglou, she has the potential to reach new heights in her career.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. A dentist by profession, he developed an unbridled love for tennis from the moment his father introduced him to the sport. Watching Roger Federer dominate the ATP tour with his unique and effortless style played a pivotal role in pushing Aditya to write about tennis for national publications.
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Tony Thomas