MusaDespite booking her place in the fourth round of the Canadian Open, tennis sensation Coco Gauff revealed she’s not satisfied with her performance. The American star, currently ranked among the WTA’s top players, admitted she felt frustrated with the way she played in her most recent match, even though the outcome was a win.
“I’m very disappointed with myself,” Coco Gauff said in her post-match press conference. “Yes, I got the win, but it didn’t feel like the kind of tennis I want to be playing.” The 20-year-old added that her unforced errors, inconsistent serve, and lack of focus during key points made the match more difficult than it needed to be.
Gauff’s candid self-assessment came after a gritty three-set battle in Montreal, where she struggled to find rhythm against a lower-ranked opponent. While her athleticism and fighting spirit ultimately helped her pull through, the match highlighted areas of her game she believes need improvement before tougher challenges ahead.
Currently one of the top contenders on the WTA Tour, Gauff said that she sets high standards for herself, especially in big tournaments like the Canadian Open, which serves as a key lead-up event to the US Open. “I want to play clean, focused tennis,” she explained. “And I know I’m capable of more than I showed today.”
Her honesty struck a chord with fans and analysts alike, many praising Gauff for her maturity and accountability. With her fourth-round match now confirmed, Coco Gauff remains one of the favorites to go deep in the tournament—if she can raise her level.
As the Canadian Open continues, all eyes will be on Coco Gauff to see how she bounces back and responds to her own challenge.
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John Owolabi