Former tennis champion Andy Roddick recently shared his disappointment over Coco Gauff’s elimination from the 2024 Australian Open. Gauff faced Aryna Sabalenka in a semi-final, creating a rematch of their 2023 US Open final encounter.
Despite leaving the New York crowd captivated in the previous year, the 19-year-old American couldn’t replicate her success in Melbourne. Sabalenka, asserting her dominance in a tight first set, secured victory in the tiebreaker with a score of 7-6(2). The Belarusian continued her momentum, winning the second set 6-4 and securing her spot in the final.
Sabalenka ultimately defended her Australian Open title by defeating Zheng Qinwen in the final, while Gauff, dealing with her disappointing defeat, headed back home.
Andy Roddick, who played a pivotal role in refining Gauff’s serve during the off-season, expressed his sentiments on his recently-launched podcast, “Served with Andy Roddick.” He revealed the impact of Gauff’s loss on him, stating, “I am so impressed with her, and I had a blast. I was miserable when she lost in Australia.”
Roddick went on to share the profound effect Gauff’s defeat had on him, stating, “I’d never in my life thought I’d be waking up at 3:30 watching a match and having the result affect me for the rest of the day and the next four days.”
This insight into Roddick’s emotional investment in Gauff’s journey highlights the unique bond between coach and player. As Gauff continues to evolve in her tennis career, her partnership with Roddick adds a dynamic element, showcasing the depth of emotions involved in the sport.
While disappointment may linger, it is evident that Gauff’s journey and Roddick’s mentorship create a compelling narrative within the world of tennis, leaving fans eager to witness the young American’s future performances and her continued collaboration with the experienced Roddick.
Coco Gauff in 2024
LWWWLWWLWW Ranked no.3 (career-high), Coco played her last match on the 25th of January when she was defeated by world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka 7-6(2) 6-4 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
This season Gauff has managed to achieve an overall 10-1 win-loss record. Coco conquered 1 title in Auckland.
Gauff is scheduled to play next in Doha (Qatar TotalEnergies Open). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 12th of February.
