Coco Gauff’s triumph at the 2024 China Open solidified her status as one of tennis’s rising stars. In the aftermath of her victory, Gauff expressed deep gratitude for being the first American woman to win the title since Serena Williams, a feat she described as a “huge honor.”
Gauff reflected on how significant it is to be mentioned alongside Serena Williams, someone she has admired for years. “Anytime my name is mentioned in whatever sentence hers is, it’s a huge honor,” she said, revealing her reverence for the tennis icon. Gauff admitted she hadn’t realized the record was on the line until after the final but felt proud to have achieved something so special.
As the 19-year-old celebrated her victory, she was quick to point out that records are meant to be broken. “I think records are meant to be broken,” Gauff said, showing humility despite her growing list of accomplishments. She looks forward to the next generation of players, wondering who will be the one to break her own records in the future. For Gauff, each achievement motivates her further, but she hopes it also inspires others to reach for their own milestones.
She concluded by saying, “I’m excited to see that, honestly,” showing her passion for the sport’s evolution and the players who follow her. Gauff’s outlook and dedication to excellence on the court continue to make her a role model for younger athletes while carving her own path alongside the greats like Williams.
Coco Gauff in 2024
Currently the world no.4, Gauff played her last match on the 6th of October when she defeated world no.31 Karolina Muchova 6-1 6-3 in the final in Beijing to win her 8th career title.
Currently, during this year Gauff has an overall 47-15 win-loss record. Gauff conquered 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and Beijing.
Coco Gauff will compete against the world no.213 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other so far in top competitions.
Coco clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and Beijing.
The American won 8 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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