Cori Gauff was excited to represent team US at the current Olympic Games, but unfortunately, she tested positive for Coronavirus just before going to Tokyo.
The American was deeply disappointed for not being able to play in Japan, but at least she found a way to be “closer” to the Olympics. The American teen decided to replicate Naomi Osaka’s Olympic look. The Japanese sensation lightened the cauldron with a rather interesting hairstyle featuring red braids.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1Zut_kYhXE
Coco liked it and she followed. What else to do?
Coco Gauff like Naomi Osaka pic.twitter.com/CX4gfLx2LN
— Luke (@Luke16572469) July 26, 2021
Cori Gauff in 2021
Now the world no.25, Gauff played her last match on the 5th of July when she capitulated to world no.22 Angelique Kerber 6-4 6-4 in the 4th round in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this season Cori has a composed 31-12 win-loss record. The American clinched 1 title in Parma.
Osaka in Tokyo, ranking, and results in 2021
At the moment ranked no.2, the Japanese achieved a compiled 15-3 record in 2021. The Japanese is currently competing in Tokyo where she overcame Saisai Zheng 6-1 6-4.
Naomi Osaka will fight against the world no.50 Viktorija Golubic in the 2nd round on Monday at 11:00 am on Centre Court. In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Osaka conquered 1 title in 2021 at the Australian Open.
Osaka won 7 titles in her career: all of them conquered on hard courts. (See the list of her titles)
Cori Gauff and Naomi Osaka clashed against each other only twice. The head to head 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.
In the following video you can watch the highlights.
