Cori Gauff and Naomi Osaka share a special relationship. The Japanese sensation was extremely gracious with Coco when she defeated her in the 2019 US Open. After the match, Naomi Osaka noticed that Coco was extremely upset about the result. Therefore, she encouraged Coco to share the on-court interview with her.
During a recent appearance on Eurosport, Coco Gauff was asked to elaborate on her feelings about what happened with Naomi Osaka. Coco commented:
“For me, I just feel like mental health is a dear subject to me. I don’t really know the details of it but I did send her a public message and then also a message in private.
You know, just reaching out if she needs any support and letting her know that, for me, I think it’s important to just have someone who can listen.
Hopefully, she can come back on court feeling happy and able to compete. Because you can still compete but you might not be happy on the court. I think for me, I hope that she can come back competing and being happy.”
Gauff at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.25 (career-high), the American has an overall 24-9 win-loss record in 2021. The American is competing at the French Open where she beat Aleksandra Krunic 7-611 6-4.
Cori Gauff will compete against the world no.39 Qiang Wang in the 2nd round on Thursday at 4:00 pm on Court 7. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Gauff.
The American clinched 1 title in 2021 in Parma.
Osaka at the French Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently ranked no.2, Osaka owns a 14-3 record in 2021. Osaka is now playing at the French Open where she ousted Patricia Maria Tig 6-4 7-64.
Cori Gauff and Naomi Osaka clashed against each other only twice. Their record is 1-1. The last time they fought against each other, Cori Gauff won 6-3 6-4 in the 3rd round in Melbourne (Australian Open) in January 2020.
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Cori Gauff and Naomi Osaka |
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