Coco Gauff SLAMS 'hype post' from USTA depicting her and fellow USA tennis stars as Wild Thornberrys and claims it is the 'worst thing I've ever seen'... as Jessica Pegula weighs in and insists: 'We a
1 year, 2 months ago

Coco Gauff SLAMS 'hype post' from USTA depicting her and fellow USA tennis stars as Wild Thornberrys and claims it is the 'worst thing I've ever seen'... as Jessica Pegula weighs in and insists: 'We a

Daily Mail  

Coco Gauff described the US Tennis Association's effort to send Americans off to the Australian Open in good spirits as a 'foul' attempt at a 'hype post.' In a post that has since been deleted, the USTA shared artwork drawing their athletes in the style of cartoon television show 'The Wild Thornberrys.' Coco Gauff expressed her displeasure over the USTA's 'hideous' depiction of US tennis stars Ahead of the Australian Open, the USTA shared a poster in the style of ''The Wild Thornberrys.' Gauff's stardom erupted in 2023 when she won the US Open on top of several singles titles Gauff's stardom reached fever pitch in 2023 when she defeated Maria Sakkari in the final of Washington Open to earn her first WTA 500 singles title.

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Paula Badosa halts Coco Gauff's winning run in Australian Open quarter-finals
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Paula Badosa halts Coco Gauff's winning run in Australian Open quarter-finals

The Independent  

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Australian Open 2025: Coco Gauff says she has a lot more work to do after loss to Paula Badosa
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Coco Gauff says she has a lot more work to do after loss to Paula Badosa

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff’s retooled forehand and serve abandoned her in the worst way and at the worst time at Australian Open 2025. I’m obviously disappointed, but I’m not completely crushed,” Gauff said after the 1-hour, 43-minute loss to Badosa, who had been 0-2 in Grand Slam quarterfinals. Gauff finished with 41 unforced errors, a total that included six double-faults — including …

Coco Gauff has worked on her serve and her forehand heading into the 2025 Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff has worked on her serve and her forehand heading into the 2025 Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — It was a meaningless hit-and-giggle session, a mixed doubles exhibition at Rod Laver Arena just for fun and charity in front of fans a few days ahead of the Australian Open, so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would try to hit some serves. Her guesses, and her deliveries, kept getting closer to 200 kph …

Australian Open: Is it Coco Gauff’s time to shine Down Under?
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Is it Coco Gauff’s time to shine Down Under?

CNN  

CNN — Given everything she has already achieved in her fledgling career – and the weight of expectation she has borne as one of tennis’ rising superstars – it’s sometimes easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still only 20 years old. Jeremy Piper/Reuters Of course, the sample size for her new grip is small and it remains to be …

Coco Gauff overcomes shaky start to beat fellow American Caroline Dolehide in the Australian Open second round
1 year, 2 months ago

Coco Gauff overcomes shaky start to beat fellow American Caroline Dolehide in the Australian Open second round

Daily Mail  

Coco Gauff breezed into the third round of the Australian Open with a straight set win over Caroline Dolehide on Tuesday night. Coco Gauff breezed into the third round of the Australian Open with a straight set The teenager beat fellow American Caroline Dolehide 7-6, 6-2 on Margaret Court Arena Gauff survived an early scare in the first set as …

Coco Gauff hits out at ‘hideous’ cartoon of American players at Australian Open
1 year, 2 months ago

Coco Gauff hits out at ‘hideous’ cartoon of American players at Australian Open

The Independent  

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US Open: Pegula happy to share the spotlight with fellow American hope Gauff
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open: Pegula happy to share the spotlight with fellow American hope Gauff

The Hindu  

Jessica Pegula may be the top-ranked American at the U.S. Open but the third seed says she is happy to let red-hot compatriot Coco Gauff carry some of the burden of expectation as they bid to end the country’s Grand Slam drought. World number three Pegula and number six Gauff arrived in New York having won WTA 1000 titles to …

Coco Gauff gives advice to those putting pressure on young tennis stars after defeating Emma Raducanu at Australian Open
2 years, 2 months ago

Coco Gauff gives advice to those putting pressure on young tennis stars after defeating Emma Raducanu at Australian Open

ABC  

Aside from their precocious talent on the tennis court, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu share much in common. She was ranked as high as 10 in July last year, but has not advanced past the second round of a major since her US Open triumph. The defence of her title in New York ended in the first round and her …

Australian Open 2023: Gauff faces Raducanu in ‘next generation’ battle
2 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Gauff faces Raducanu in ‘next generation’ battle

The Hindu  

Emma Raducanu taking on Coco Gauff in the second round of the Australian Open is not a match one would have predicted a year ago when the two prodigies were in the top 20, but such is the unforgiving nature of a highly-competitive pro Tour. It’s going to be a great match.” While the entire hopes of a nation rest …

US Open: Oh!Saka
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Oh!Saka

Deccan Chronicle  

New York: Defending champion Naomi Osaka consoled a tearful Coco Gauff after a crushing US Open victory Saturday in a showdown billed as “the future of women’s tennis” while Rafael Nadal cruised into the last 16. Coco Gauff of USA wipes away tears while talking to Naomi Osaka of Japan after their US Open third round match in New York …

Coco Gauff on her Cinderella run at Wimbledon: ‘I’m a fighter, and I’ll never give up’
5 years, 8 months ago

Coco Gauff on her Cinderella run at Wimbledon: ‘I’m a fighter, and I’ll never give up’

CNN  

CNN — Cori “Coco” Gauff is just now beginning to process what it feels like to be at the next level of international tennis stardom. “I’m excited to go home now and see my family,” Gauff said. “I saw a video and they were saying they were so proud of me, so that kind of makes me happy.” Accolades from …

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