At the Rome tournament press conference, Coco Gauff discussed her preparation, focusing on improving her serve and building on her Madrid performance. She also addressed facing opponents with strong momentum and her approach to each match as a new opportunity.
The Olympics are a priority, but the grass-to-clay transition is new. Gauff shared her thoughts on the movie “Challengers” finding the acting and set design impressive.
She expressed her admiration for Rafa Nadal’s legacy and intensity, sharing a personal encounter and sadness about his retirement. Gauff also expressed her feelings about the absence of Roger Federer on the tour, missing his intensity and the impact his presence had on players and fans.
Coco Gauff in 2024
At the moment ranked no.3 (career-high), Coco played her last match on the 29th of April when she lost to world no.16 Madison Keys 7-6(4) 4-6 6-4 in the 4th round in Madrid (draw).
Currently, during this year Gauff owns a composed 21-7 record. Gauff has won 1 title in Auckland.