With her performance in Melbourne, Coco Gauff has made history again: She is now the first American woman in 30 years to advance to the third round of her first 3 major tournaments.
“I respect everyone’s game and I respect my opponent. But at the end of the day, if I’m going to go against them, I can’t say ‘Oh, I’m going to lose this match.’”She admits it’s hard to believe only seven months have passed since she shocked the tennis world at Wimbledon, advancing to the fourth round before ultimatelyGauff has fared well in her Australian Open debut. After her first round victory over Williams, she mounted a tremendous comeback in round two, defeating Sorana Cirstea.
She will close the week in a round three rematch against defending champion, Japan's Naomi Osaka, on Friday. The two first met during the U.S. Open, where Osaka’s victory over Gauff led to a“I came to the realization that I need to play my own game, not worry about what people think of me,” she says.
“My mindset just is: I’m going to fight. If I lose, the world is not going to end, I’m going to have another match in maybe a week or so," Gauff added. Venus Williams, right, congratulates compatriot Cori Gauff on winning their first round singles match at the Australian Open on Monday.With a maturity well beyond her years, it’s easy forget that Gauff is just 15. But the telltale reminders are there: Homework takes a back seat to TikTok.“I would show you, but I don’t have it on me,” she tells a room full of reporters during her post-match press conference. “My mom has it because I almost lost it here.
“If I inspire one person, that means more than any match for me,” she says. “I know it’s cheesy, but honestly it’s true because without the Williams sisters, I wouldn’t even be here right now.”
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