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USA Today via Reuters

After having a grueling run at the French Open, Coco Gauff is bracing herself for the grass-court season. Before starting her favorite season, she is making sure to take some time to relax. The American teenage sensation faced a disheartening defeat at the French Open against eventual champion Iga Swiatek. So, even if the pressure is high on the young player, she is cooling it off with Lana Del Rey.

The American singer-songwriter is one of the most trending musical artists on TikTok nowadays. And Gauff is one tennis player who stays updated with all the trends on the platform.

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Coco Gauff relieves some pressure with Lana Del Rey 

World no. 7 is currently gearing up for Eastbourne International. Just ahead of her first-round run against compatriot Bernarda Pera, Gauff is dusting off the pressure.

Sharing the stunning sunset scenery of Eastbourne beach, she shared her Instagram story with ‘Radio’ by Lana Del Rey. Showing off the picturesque view with lyrics, “Now my life is sweet like cinnamon. Like a f**king dream, I’m living in. Baby, love me ’cause I’m playing on the radio,” Gauff focused on her blessings.

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The American player has made it clear that even though her real prowess manifests on the clay court, her personal favorite is definitely the grass-court season. Moreover, it is only at Wimbledon that she gained fame after defeating Venus Williams in 2019. Hence, she wants to give her best during this season as well.

However, the surmounting pressure is something that she needed to relieve and for this, she has taken the help of Lana Del Rey.

READ MORE: ‘Mute the Noise’- 19-Year-Old Coco Gauff Shares Serious Advice to Emma Raducanu as Intense Scrutiny of Her Career Puts Pressure on Her On-Court Performances

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Apart from Lana Del Rey, Taylor Swift’s fandom is also stirring up the tennis realm with Iga Swiatek being her biggest fan. However, Gauff is not up to that trend.

Gauff refuting Iga Swiatek’s favorite music artist

World No. 1 Swiatek might be a huge Swiftie, however, Gauff is not there quite yet. She took to her TikTok to make the brave revelation that she is not a huge Swiftie.

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Sharing her top 5 Taylor Swift songs, she apologized for not knowing all her songs, as she had started listening to them recently. So, for now, Lana Del Rey is reigning Gauff’s playlist over Taylor Swift.

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