Cori Gauff and Roger Federer are part of 2 completely different generations, with the Swiss being 22 years older than the young American. However, they share a good relationship also because Coco Gauff is managed by Team 8, the management company also owned by Roger.
During a recent interview in Wimbledon, she talked about the importance of Roger Federer in her life. Coco revealed:
“Roger has a great influence on me both on and off the court. He is someone you can always ask for advice. She has a lot of class, someone you want to be like. It is fantastic to be able to be honest with him; I hope it can continue like that and that we will win until the end of the tournament.
We are from different generations; I want to be the best model of a person that I can become. I don’t think I am the person I am because of Roger. I am Coco. But without a doubt, I want to be like him but also be myself.”
In the same interview, Coco also admitted that when she played on Centre Court a few days ago, she was nervous just for the fact that Roger Federer was scheduled to play after her.
Gauff
Now ranked no.23 (career-high), Cori has achieved a 31-11 record in 2021. Gauff is now having a run in Wimbledon where she bested Francesca Jones 7-5 6-4, Elena Vesnina 6-4 6-3 and Kaja Juvan 6-3 6-3.
Cori Gauff will square off with the world no.28 Angelique Kerber in the 4th round on Monday at 4:30 pm on Centre Court. They have never played each other till now in top competitions.
Cori conquered 1 title in 2021 in Parma.
Federer in Wimbledon, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked no.8, the Swiss owns a compiled 8-3 record in 2021. The Swiss is now having a run in Wimbledon where he overcame Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-73 3-6 6-2 0-0 ret., Richard Gasquet 7-61 6-1 6-4 and Cameron Norrie 6-4 6-4 5-7 6-4.
Roger Federer will square off with the world no.27 Lorenzo Sonego in the 4th round on Monday at 6:30 pm on Centre Court. Their actual record is 1-0 for Federer.
The Swiss won 103 titles in his career: 47 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 21 on indoor courts, 5 on carpet courts and 19 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
