Coco Gauff, who was once seen as the next Serena Williams, faced a tough exit from the US Open, losing in the fourth round to compatriot Emma Navarro. The defeat was especially difficult for the 20-year-old, who had high expectations after winning the US Open the previous year.
After the match, Gauff shared a heartfelt post on Instagram, expressing her disappointment but also her determination to come back stronger. Her mother, Candi Gauff, quickly stepped in to offer comfort, resharing the post with two heart emojis and tagging her daughter. Candi, a constant presence in Coco’s box during matches, has always been a source of support and encouragement for her daughter.
Gauff reflected on her support system, saying, “Sometimes when I feel a little bit tight during a match, I look at them because they just give me fist pumps, so that just shows me that everything’s gonna be okay. They’re definitely my biggest supporters.”
Despite the setback, Gauff remains optimistic, focusing on her growth and not the expectations placed on her. She acknowledged that she doesn’t have to prove anything to anyone except herself, and while she knows she won’t win every year, she believes in her ability to succeed in the future.
Coco Gauff in 2024
Now the world no.3, Coco played her last match on the 1st of September when she was defeated by world no.12 Emma Navarro 6-3 4-6 6-3
in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).Currently, during this season the American owns a composed 41-15 record. The American has won 1 title in Auckland.
Coco Gauff will fight against the world no.267 Sinja Kraus in the . They have never competed against each other till now on the main tour.
Coco has won 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.
The American won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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