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Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States waves to the crowd after winning a first round match against Magda Linette of Poland on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States waves to the crowd after winning a first round match against Magda Linette of Poland on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
Coco Gauff has been stirring up the world with her astounding performance at the French Open 2022. She has reached the finals and will face the world no. 1 Iga Swiatek in the finals of the clay court major. The American player has shown the world what tenacity and resilience can do. Serena Williams’ former coach shared a video of younger Coco Gauff sending an inspirational and motivating message to her future self.
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A message from younger Coco Gauff
Patrick Mouratoglou took to his Instagram to share the video of an 11-year-old Coco Gauff. He stated, “2015. A humble 11-year-old @cocogauff. A letter sent to her future self.” We could hear a young Coco Gauff saying, “I feel like I am one of the best in the world in my age group. Even in higher age groups. And, yeah, I prefer not to say it because I am not really a boastful person.”
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She acknowledged her talent, however, stayed modest.
“I am humble, but when I know that I am the best and I should always stay at the best and I was told, it is easier to get to the top, but it’s harder to stay there. My goal is to stay there and be better than when it comes to professional, I’ll be the greatest of all time.” It seems like the player is on the right way to manifest her dreams and end up being one of the greatest players of all time.
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Aug 30, 2021; Flushing, NY, USA; Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after winning a first round match against Magda Linette of Poland on day one of the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran-USA TODAY Sports
Rise of the American sensation
She has been consistent with her growth and her performance on the court is paving a way for her success. Coco Gauff defeated Martina Trevisan in the semi-finals to secure a position in the finals. She will now face the world no. Iga Swiatek in the finals of the French Open 2022.
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The Polish player had won French Open 2020 and will be trying to clinch the title for the second time. Whereas o the other hand, Coco Gauff will strive to win her first grand slam title.
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Oct 9, 2021; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Coco Gauff hits a shot during her second round match against Caroline Garcia (FRA) during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Interestingly, Coco Gauff has not dropped even a single set on the tour, whereas Iga Swiatek dropped one against the Qinwen Zheng of China. However, the Polish player has an astounding 34-match winning streak. Therefore, the competition in the finals will be tough and the fans will be able to witness the strife of the new generation of tennis players.
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