Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old tennis sensation, continues to prove her dominance, entering the Australian Open brimming with confidence following her stellar performance at the United Cup. Gauff, unbeaten in singles since October, capped her week with a commanding victory over world number two Iga Swiatek, solidifying her belief as one of the best players on the WTA Tour.
“I think I have the belief that I am one of the best players in the world,” said Gauff. “When I play good tennis, it’s hard for me to be beaten.” Her flawless performance earned her the tournament’s Player of the Tournament award.
The United States clinched the title, with Taylor Fritz sealing the decisive win after Gauff’s stunning triumph. Gauff’s five straight-set wins in the tournament included victories over top names like Swiatek, Karolina Muchova, and Leylah Fernandez, pushing her to a career-high ranking of world number three.
Swiatek, who struggled with a thigh issue during the tournament, fought valiantly but succumbed to Gauff’s firepower. Despite a medical timeout and visible frustration, Swiatek showcased resilience and sportsmanship during the trophy presentation.
Gauff now turns her attention to the Australian Open, aiming to carry her red-hot form and assert herself as a top contender for the year’s first Grand Slam title.
Coco Gauff in 2025
Ranked world no.3, the American played her last match on the 5th of January when she overcame world no.2 Iga Swiatek 6-4 6-4 in the final in Australia to win her 10th career title.
Currently, during this season the American achieved a compiled 5-0 match record. The American conquered 1 title in Australia.
Coco Gauff will fight against the world no.211 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top competitions.
Gauff clinched 1 title in 2025 in Australia.
Coco won 10 titles in her career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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