It's difficult to remember, maybe you forget it's true that Coco Gauff is just 18. In all likelihood, she's had a record of winning Grand Slam matches for 3 5 years.
Already made it to the finals of one grand event. In one of the top 10 spots in WTA rankings for the singles as well as doubles.
Gauff was extremely proud of her handling of the situation, when she was two points away from being forced into third-set
I was calm when was required to, and I made the service when I needed to. Holded when I had to. I believe that is part of maturing," Gauff said.
she remained composed and won an 7-6, 6-3 (4) victory over young Raducanu on Rod Laver Arena to reach the third round of Melbourne Park for the first time since the year 2020.
"Fans are eager to see a new face of the game," Gauff said. She is seventh-seeded Gauff who was third-place finisher to no. one Iga Swiatek in the French Open last June.
Raducanu hasn't reached the second round of the Grand Slam tournament since she took home in the 2021 U.S. Open as a teenager. This made her the first player to qualify for the prestigious trophy.
currently ranked 77th, Raducanu is suffering from an ankle injury. She told reporters that she had crutches for 10 days prior to when she played in the Australian Open began.
The first time Raducanu hit an overhead long. In the second she hit a drop shot over the net.
Gauff was able to hold his place that helped Gauff hold serve.