Tennis prodigy Coco Gauff matches Venus Williams' 24-year-old achievement at the French Open, creating history together.
Fresh from Victory: Coco Gauff Blazes into French Open Quarter-finals
In an exhilarating display, 21-year-old Coco Gauff claimed her place among the French Open's elite, besting Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-0, 7-5 within 90 minutes on Monday. This triumph not only secured Gauff's entry into the quarter-finals but also etched her name alongside tennis legend Venus Williams[1].
Gauff outperformed her 20-year-old competitor in the opening set, leaving Alexandrova scrambling to mount a challenge. However, the second set showcased a formidable comeback from Alexandrova, testing Gauff's mettle. Despite the tight contest, Gauff maintained her grip on the match, converting five of her nine break points, while Alexandrova could only convert one[2].
This victory marks a significant milestone in Gauff's career, making her the youngest player to reach 5+ quarter-finals in the women's singles side at a Grand Slam event since Venus Williams did likewise in 2001[1].
"It was tough, but she stepped up her game in the second set," Gauff admitted in her post-match interview[2]. "Overall, I thought I played great." Gauff attributed her success to her comfort on clay, emphasizing that it's her most physically demanding surface, a test she excels in[2].
Next up for Gauff will be a showdown with a fellow American, as either Madison Keys or her former roommate, Hailey Baptiste, awaits[2].
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Gauff's Impressive Track RecordAfter a disappointing early exit at her French Open debut in 2020, Gauff has consistently outperformed her opponents in Paris, reaching five consecutive quarterfinals[2]. She is now the fourth youngest player to achieve such a feat, surpassed only by Martina Hingis, Steffi Graf, and Conchita Martinez in terms of age[2].
This impressive run on clay has seen Gauff amass a 15-3 record since the start of the clay swing[2]. She also reached back-to-back finals in Madrid and Rome earlier this month, demonstrating her growing dominance on the clay courts[2].
"When I was younger, I always thought my best surface was hard," Gauff admitted ahead of the tournament. "But I don't know, there's something about clay that I have always felt comfortable on. I feel like this year, more than ever, I am moving the best that I have."[2]
With her consistent performance and unwavering determination, Gauff is set to capture the hearts of tennis fans for years to come.
[1] https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/2023/05/30/why-am-i-ripping-my-clothes-off-on-court-asks-coco-gauff-as-she/[2] https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/65363569[3] https://www. mirror.co.uk/sport/tennis/news/french-open-tv-channel-live-stream-27399789
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