", Gauff - who is normally so composed and assured of herself for a player still so young, began to tear up in the press room at Melbourne Park. I just love that shes this open and its very similar to what we said about Iga [Swiatek], if shes this open about it, she can improve on it. Novak Djokovic continued his good form by reaching the Dubai semi-finals. Recently, the American tennis prodigy sat down for another interview for a popular YouTube channel, in which she hailed Serena and Venus. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. The 2023 Australian Open will run from Monday, Jan. 16 through Sunday, Jan. 29, and there is a historic-high prize pool of $76.5 million (an . I felt like I took a step back in terms of how I approach these tournaments, and I maybe wanted it a little bit too hard. On 27 February 2023, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. Coco Gauff and Sofia Kenin, the two highest-ranked Americans, were the first two women's seeds defeated on the opening day of the Australian Open, a tournament rocked by Novak Djokovic 's deportation. https://t.co/vbXM59I2Am, Christian (@TheHallucinator) January 17, 2022, Didnt think Coco wouldve got upset like that RT @ParlayDoc: AO produces a big upset in round 1: Wang with a huge upset over Gauff. So I think next time coming into the first round of a slam, especially after a tough week before, I think I need to just play more free and focus on the moment.. Gauff, the youngest player in the draw at 17, was dominated by the world number 110 in just 73 minutes of action on Margaret Court Arena. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. Belinda Bencic +1600. Her ranking of No. "For me, ranking is just a number," she said. Entering Australian Open 2022 with a career-high ranking of 19, it is clear to see why, aged just 17 that Coco is tipped for an incredibly bright future. ", Coco Gauff broke into tears during her press conference after being knocked out of the Australian Open pic.twitter.com/4lIVmIJagU, Eurosport (@eurosport) January 22, 2023. The Entry List has been confirmed for the 2023 Miami Open which will take place between 22 March and 2 April as the second part of the Sunshine Double.. Iga Swiatek will be top seed after winning both tournaments last year alongside Indian Wells as well as Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and home hopes Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. I'm not doing anything right now. The American produced an error-stricken performance at Melbourne Park on Monday. Madison Keys Madison Keys reacts during the third round singles match against Victoria Azarenka during day five of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. Like, I still feel like I've improved a lot," Gauff said. The defeat is a stark contrast to earlier this month when the rising star looked to be on track to generating momentum on the Tour. Rybakina, meanwhile, used her big serve to produce a half-dozen aces, part of an overall 24-15 edge in total winners against Swiatek. It all came so seemingly easy forIga Swiatek last season two Grand Slam trophies, eight titles overall, a 37-match winning streak, a lengthy stay at No. "So I think next time coming into the first round of a slam, especially after a tough week before, I think I need to just play more free and focus on the moment. By WTA Staff Taking note of their dominating style of playing, the tennis prodigy has tried to bring those aspects to her own game. Playing only her second event since contracting COVID-19 last month, Bencic showed no lingering effects in powering to a 6-4 6-3 victory over Kristina Mladenovic. Jan 17th, 2022. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Please check your email to verify your account! Coco Gauff's next tournament/match will be at the WTA 1000 event in . 1, I think you have really nothing to lose. Wang took just 73 minutes to beat the 17-year-old American, whose litany of unforced errors proved her downfall. I think she did a good job of keeping the ball deep in the court. In 2019 she reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Gauff further said that the Queen of the Court has often given hints about her return to competitive tennis. Gauffs best performance in 2020 was at The Top Seed Open where she made it to the semifinals (losing to Jennifer Brady 6-2, 6-4). 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Subscribe to keep up with the latest from the Australian Open: http://bit.ly/AustralianOpenTVWelcome to the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel. "I thought I played really well given the circumstances," Osaka said in an on court interview. Earlier on day one, defending champion Naomi Osaka has eased into the second round with a straight sets win over spirited Colombian Camila Osorio. University. [I'm] a little bit frustrated, but I think I'll rewatch and see where I went wrong.". Later on that year, Coco would go on to claim her maiden WTA title at the Linz Open in Austria. Watch every game, set and match of the Australian Open streaming ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport. 2020 #AusOpen quarterfinalist Wang Qiang gets a big win, beating #18 Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2.Disappointing result for Gauff, but should be kept in immediate context of how incredible she's been:Gauff, still only 17, is the only player 18-and-under ranked inside WTA *Top 200*. "So I was trying to just attack her from the first ball, and it really worked well. Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images "I think we're both good, young players," Raducanu said on Day 1 . However after a tough opening round win over Tomas Machac, Djokovic has responded in convincing fashion after defeating Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. The American tennis prodigy answered by saying, I go with whatever Serena says but I doubt the U.S. Open will be the last thing.. The tournament takes place for the 110th time and is the first Grand Slam of the year. "Ranking-wise, I wasn't really thinking about me being ranked higher (than Wang)," Coco said. //php if ( class_exists( 'WooCommerce' ) ) { ?>. Im really thankful for that because I have a big desire to play because I havent played there for several years so Im looking forward to hopefully a positive decision coming sometime soon. It was the 111th edition of the Australian Open, the 55th in the Open Era, and the first major of the year. Did the minimal crowd help her I wonder.A mandatory vaccination AO, yet limits on crowds. but any time there are two players aged 18 and 20 playing you would imagine they are going to play . Coco Gauff says 'everything' about her latest performance disappointed her after she suffered a surprise first round loss at the Australian Open. Ostapenko was leaning on that all day and she [Gauff] didnt really have a plan in that situation. After the Australian Open, the 18-year-old tennis star was recently featured in an interview with The Palm Beach Post. American teen sensation Coco Gauff has been sent packing at Melbourne Park after suffering a shock straight sets defeat on day one of the Australian Open. Coco Gauff | Player Stats & More - WTA Official Ranking 6 Singles Doubles Follow Coco h2h Coco Gauff UNITED STATES Height 5' 9'' 1.75m Plays Right-Handed Age 18 Mar 13 2004 Birthplace Delray Beach, Fl. "When you play a player like her and she plays really, well, it's like there's nothing you can do," Gauff said. 7 seedCoco Gauffin the quarterfinals at Melbourne Park. The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. I was frustrated.". Coco Gauff returns a shot to Claire Lu during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., on March 11, 2022. You are now logged in! Gauffs latest experience at Melbourne Park saw her hit a staggering 38 unforced errors compared to only 15 winners. The Entry List has been released for 2023 BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells also known as Indian Wells Masters which take place between March 6 - 19, 2023 and forms part of the Sunshine Double with Miami.. Iga Swiatek was absolutely dominant last year winning both and will return to defend those titles in the provisional Entry List. Momentum was firmly with Wang heading into the second set and she stormed into a 4-0 lead after just 17 minutes. The defending champion Nadal, who was 1-6 . Very lovable guy, a great relationship with everyone. It is the first time the 17-year-old has failed to go beyond the first round of a Grand Slam since the 2020 US Open. I wish him all the best for the rest of the season. Medvedev only committed 12 unforced errors in comparison to Djokovics 38 as he secured a straight sets victory in 95 minutes. 2022 Australian Open January 17, 2022 Krejcikova, Azarenka roll, Wang Qiang upsets Gauff in Melbourne Two-time winner Victoria Azarenka eased to her first win at the Australian Open in six years, while No.4 seed Barbora Krejcikova also cruised. There has not been a dominating force on . I think I was playing a little bit tighter than normal. I think just everything disappointed me about today, she said. January 19, 2023, 11:09 PM. "I'm excited to play doubles. But still just 18 years of age, the world No. Below is a list of other tennis tournaments Coco is expected to play in 2023. A frustrated Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her 7-5 6-3 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday, with the 18-year-old American saying she just could not come up with the answers to the Latvian's game. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. 7 knows she can't win every match, every day. 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Downing Gauff was not Wang's first time causing a major upset at the Australian Open after she stunned Serena Williams at Melbourne Park two years ago. Gauff faces. This features all of the top players including Aryna Sabalenka . 3 Jessica Pegula got to the quarterfinals in Australia for the third year in a row by defeating 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova 7-5, 6-2, and awaited the winner of the night match between two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka and unseeded Zhu Lin. 10 Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7), unseeded Jiri Lehecka upsetNo. Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her straight sets defeat in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, while fellow American Jessica Pegula progressed to . In the next, Swiatek held two break points at 15-40 but failed to convert either. In 2020 and 2021 at the Australian, Gauff made it to the doubles quarterfinals with her partner Caty McNally. Although Coco did not win any titles in 2022, she still had a very consistent year, as she made it to six quarterfinals, two semifinals, and reached her first-ever grand slam singles final (losing to Iga Swiatek at the 2022 French Open). Week 1 exits by Ons Jabeur, Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic Denied' US Entry Ahead Of Indian Wells, Joe Biden Asked To Intervene, Olympic Ticket Sales for Paris Games Gets Off to Rocky Start, Viral Kids' Star Ms. Rachel Is Taking a Break From Social Media After Backlash Over Co-Star Who Uses They/Them Pronouns, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, NYC Rapper Indicted in Long Island Mansion Shooting, Woman Found Dead in NJ Motel Room: Law Enforcement. By Howard Fendrich Published January 22, 2023. Hes always respectful. 7 Coco Gauff, 18, and No. She hasn't played since. "But today she played well. Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic to reach the Dubai final where he will meet Andrey Rublev. CNN . So early on, while it ended up being 2-2, it very well could have been 4-0 in Swiateks favor, and she termed that sequence "a little bit disturbing.". Wang has not won a match since the Olympics. But, you know, when you play a player like her and she plays really well, it's like there's nothing you can do. Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion, took advantage of break point opportunities of her own, going three from three in the match. Let us know in the comments section. Teen American tennis star Coco Gauff was reduced to tears in an emotional press conference after her Australian Open defeat to Jelena Ostapenko on Sunday. Despite being in blistering form leading into Sunday's clash against Ostapenko, the American admitted afterwards that she simply had no answers to her opponent on the day. It was Wang's first . In the grand slam event, Gauff lost in the 4th round in Melbourne, the 1st round in New York, and the second round in Paris. Until . "I hope she wins it." To be fair, Coco Gauff didn't play any doubles matches prior to the 2023 Australian Open. Between Matches at Qatar, Later, the conversation moved to Serena Williams decision to put down her racket during the previous season. Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) January 17, 2022, Wow!! ESPN has the broadcast rights to the 2023 . 1, Paul outlasts Fritz to reach Mexican Open final, Jarry, Munar among semifinalists at Chile Open, Volynets stops Stearns to reach first WTA semi, Fritz def. Ostapenko set up a quarter-final showdown with Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, who swept past Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in just under 90 minutes on a stunned Rod Laver Arena. 18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Over the Moon As She Flaunts Her Fortnite Prowess In Australian Open Coco Gauff Tennis FILE - Coco Gauff returns the ball to Sloane Stephens during their quarterfinal match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros. While growing up in the United States, the 18-year-old player has always looked up to both Williams sisters. After winning both Adelaide and the Australian Open, Djokovic had arrived in some doubts to his fitness after suffering a hamstring injury in Melbourne. Published on January 23, 2023 12:52 PM. A shock to see Coco Gauff depart like that. American contender Coco Gauff has progressed to the Australian Open third round with a straight sets victory over US Open 2021 champion Emma Raducanu. 'INSANE': Tennis fans lose it over 'ridiculous' Rafa Nadal act, 'ALMOST KILLED HER': Naomi Osaka's shock over chair umpire incident, 'YOU BEAUTY': Tennis world erupts over Aussie's historic moment. I wasn't able to really be comfortable today". Seemingly in good form heading into the tournament after two weeks of strong competition in Adelaide, Gauff said she was disappointed with "everything" to do with the match. In the second set, Swiatek appeared to have gotten herself back on track, going up 3-0. Shes been in a slam final now, for sure she wins slams in the future and yeah its hard to watch, you feel sorry for her, but it shows how much she cares and shes going to want to get better in the future.. After a breakthrough year in 2022 in which she made the final of the French Open, Gauff has started 2023 on an incredible note. Meanwhile Rublev defeated Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3 7-6(3) to secure his spot in the last four. I feel like everything was working for her today. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. There was balls I was hitting deep, and she was hitting them on the line and hitting them back deep, over and over again," said Gauff, who wiped away tears during her news conference. "I hope that she continues well in the tournament now that I'm out," Gauff smiled. In Adelaide she led world No.1 Ash Barty by a set and a break before losing. American teen sensation Coco Gauff has been sent packing at Melbourne Park after suffering a shock straight sets defeat on day one of the Australian Open. Gauff is on a seven-match winning streak in 2023 and eyeing a first major win of her own after reaching her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros in 2022, before losing to Poland's Iga. I knew that I had to be aggressive from the first ball because shes a great mover, and she defends really well, Rybakina said. Despite her status as a major champion, Rybakina has been out of the spotlight: Her first-round match at Melbourne Park was placed on tiny Court 13 last Monday; her match against two-time Slam champ Garbie Muguruza at least years U.S. Open was on Court 4. Look out for highlights, press conferences, memorable moments and much more!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustralianOpenTwitter: https://twitter.com/australianopenInstagram: https://instagram.com/australianopen/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ausopenWebsite: https://ausopen.com/ Also, in. I think I didn't play as free as I normally do today. 18 Karen Khachanov eased past No. American tennis player Coco Gauff has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars, as of 2023. After breaking onto the scene in remarkable fashion in the summer of 2019, Coco Gauff is hoping that she can continue her progress by challenging for a Grand Slam title this year. Medvedev has now reached his third consecutive ATP final after claiming the title in both Rotterdam and Doha. 75. I was just trying to win the match. She had her eyes on a first Grand Slam title and said she was disappointed at the way it ended. Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff underlined their Australian Open credentials with crushing wins in the first round at Melbourne Park, but the news wasn't positive for 28th seed Amanda Anisimova. 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American teen sensation Coco Gauff has been sent packing at Melbourne Park after suffering a shock straight sets defeat on day one of the Australian Open. I think hes got one of the best serves in the game, so in the second set until that 11th game in the second set, I didnt really have too many chances against his serve. He was winning his service games comfortably. featured in an interview with The Palm Beach Post, a popular YouTube channel, in which she hailed Serena and Venus, 18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Dreams To Replicate Serena Williams and Naomi Osakas Fashion Feat in an Unexpected Fan Confession. It will be the sixth time the pair will meet with Medvedev leading the current head-to-head 4-2. Bencic will face American Amanda Anisimova next on Wednesday and looms as a potential fourth-round road block to top-seeded Barty. The Japanese superstar delivered a mixed bag en route to a 6-3 6-3 win over the world No.50. The BNP Paribas Open takes place on the 8th of March while the Miami Open takes place on the 21st of March. I definitely was on the wrong side of this upset. I think I didnt play as free as I normally do today. American teenager Coco Gauff crashed out of the Australian Open in the opening round after an error-strewn performance against China's Wang Qiang as the 18th seed lost 6-4 6-2 on Monday.. Iga Swiatek tempers high expectations - 'I'm just human'. That said, these are Gauff's most recent doubles matches, which includes the Billie Jean King cup, as well as last year's World Tour Finals: Wang, coached by Pat Cash, go through. 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Coco Gauff became the first seed to depart the women's singles draw at Australian Open 2022 after a shock first-round loss to China's Wang Qiang on Monday. Fantastic personality. With the Australian Open - the year's first Grand Slam - beginning Monday, the 18-year . After the previous seasons US Open, fans are missing the American tennis legends bedazzling performances that have often captivated them. Due to migration of our website to a new platform, your password has been reset. Gauff was asked if she really thinks that the 41-year-old tennis legend has moved from the court. The 18-year-old composed herself before forging ahead in the press conference, where she revealed she would now be supporting doubles partner Jessica Pegula in the women's draw. She first began playing tennis at the age of six and decided to pursue a career in the sport at that time. She notched eight straight wins, collecting the WTA title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, prior to shifting her attention to Melbourne and the Australian Open. She beat Gauff, an 18-year-old American, in the final at Roland Garros last June. Watch this story 18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Dreams To Replicate Serena Williams and Naomi Osakas Fashion Feat in an Unexpected Fan Confession. Until Sunday, both Swiatek and Gauff looked fairly dominant for a week, winning every set they contested. Gauff joined World No.1 Iga Swiatek as . On Saturday, she. The American took the tennis world by storm by playing in the final of the 2022 French Open. Coco Gauff, even if she is only 18, has had to be more patient than she planned. 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Updated 17/01/2022 at 11:12 GMT Coco Gauff has been knocked out of the Australian Open by an inspired Wang Qiang 6-4 6-2 on Margaret Court Arena. Do you agree with Gauffs viewpoint on Serenas potential return to the court? Gauff came into the tournament having enjoyed a superb 2022 where she reached the French Open final but it was former . Coco Gauff says everything about her latest performance disappointed her after she suffered a surprise first round loss at the Australian Open. The WTA and ATP tours withheld all points at Wimbledon in 2022 after the All England Club barred players from Russia and Belarus from participating because of the invasion of Ukraine. 16 and has already been to a semifinal this year. 10 Madison Keys, 27, appear poised to make deep runs Down Under. Coco Gauff 6 Women's Singles Rank 2 Women's Doubles Rank Age 18 years Born Delray Beach, Fl. He has completed his Florida senator Rick Scott has claimed that Novak Djokovic will be unable to compete at Indian Wells and Miami despite applying for an exemption. There's no reason 2023 can't be the year. Next for Medvedev will be Andrey Rublev in tomorrows final after Rublev defeated Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6(9). Young tennis star Coco Gauff has had a rapid rise to fame in the last year.. Gauff, 16, quickly became a fan favorite and one of the world's most popular female tennis players.The Florida-born Gauff rose to prominence when she upset Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019.. Madison Williams. After a breakthrough year in 2022 in which she made the final of the French Open . It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. How to watch the 2023 Australian Open. Casper Ruud improves to 12-2 in Grand Slam play in 2022. Wow, youre this good and youre only 18, and youve still got so many areas to improve on, Henman said. But that surge didnt last long, and Rybakina took six of the matchs last seven games. Coco is a professional tennis player who is just 18 years old. 2019 was Cocos breakthrough year on tour as she made it to the round of 16 at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships (losing to the eventual winner of the tournament Simona Halep). Swiatek is a three-time major champion, including titles at the French Open and U.S. Open last season. It was far from a comfortable match. Someone from the section of media gathered to interview her, offered Gauff a tissue before she replied: "I'm OK. We can keep going. TennisUpToDate link partners. You will also find out what tournament Gauff is playing in next (Indian Wells) and what tournaments Coco is likely to play in for the remainder of 2023. Gauff, the No.18 seed, was made to pay for numerous unforced errors, going down 6-4 6-2. Coco Gauff in tears as she faces up to Australian Open loss Aimee Lewis 1/22/2023 Like 5 Comments Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her straight sets defeat in the fourth round of. The 18th seed had no answers to an inspired Wang Qiang as the 110th . Caroline Garcia +1400. Please check your email for instructions. Instead, it will be Rybakina taking on 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, a 7-5, 6-3 winner against Gauff, with a semifinal berth at stake. Gauff, the No.18 seed, was made to pay for numerous . Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-4 to reach his third consecutive ATP final in Dubai. Ons Jabeur +1400. Gauff came close after making it the 2022 French Open final, where she lost to Swiatek. But the young American's potential and performances under pressure are beginning to converge. "She was fighting for every point and I think that's a really good quality so I'm sure we'll see her on this court pretty frequently.".