Coco Gauff has been writing history from the moment she began her professional journey. Gauff was just 14 years old when she won her first pro match and has been unstoppable on the tennis court since then. However, the question arises, has the young American ever surpassed her predecessors’ success?
It’s a heartfelt moment to break a record or match it with your idol. However, to claim a record that has been elusive from their books, would undoubtedly call for celebration. And Coco Gauff has outdone not only Serena Williams but also Venus Williams for this record! Gauff has sailed smoothly throughout her French Open campaign until now. Things are going to pick up pace, both in intensity and strength. However, before she plays her quarterfinal match, she’s pausing to celebrate a special moment at the Roland Garros.
Recently on their official Instagram account, the US Open, has shared the landmark achieved by Gauff at the mere age of 20. The world no. 3 would not be playing her 1st French Open quarter-final but her fourth! The US Open captioned the post, ” Tradition at this point.” With over 6 years of professional experience under her belt, this would be Gauff’s fourth straight appearance at the Roland Garros. And the fact that she is the only American women tennis star to do so, is certainly a cherry on the top!
The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus shattered numerous glass ceilings in the women’s tennis. Specifically for the French Open, Serena won five titles – three singles and two doubles. While Venus has a record of one title won in Paris. The sisters opened doors for girls and women which were closed until then. Hence it’s a delight that youngsters are building upon the strong foundation laid with decades of work!
And Gauff couldn’t be more happy about her progress at the French Open, as she quoted in the recent post-match interview, “I am really happy with how everything has been going.” What is the young American tennis star so giddy about?
Coco Gauff is all hearts after re-union with an old-team member
The world no.3 has dominated her initial rounds at the Roland Garros. Despite the successful start, it could get unnerving for both the athlete and their team. And hence, any extra help is not only appreciated but also welcomed. When that help culminates into a reunion, it’s certainly a delight! Sometime back, Jean-Christophe Faurel returned to Coco’s camp, his second stint after collaborating in 2019 and the 20-year-old has been excited about it.
As she detailed her practice sessions under her coaches, she said ” They collaborate on, you know, the things that I need to work on. JC does a lot of day-to-day, you know, things, because, you know, Brad isn’t at every single tournament, and so he(Jean) does a lot of day-to-day drills, like, you know, being there day-to-day.”
Coco Gauff is all geared up from all sides to add another Grand Slam to her list. She has an uphill battle to get to the top, as Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina, the Big 3 of this calendar year, have sailed through their initial rounds.
