Coco Gauff not looking to win 16-matches in a row again next season as she lists down her goals for the 2024 season 

The American-born tennis ace, Coco Gauff, finally opened up about her loss against former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. 

Coco Gauff not looking to win 16-matches in a row again next season as she lists down her goals for the 2024 season 

Coco Gauff (Via Deadline)

In the world of sports, a handful of athletes have been able to rise meteorically in a short period of time. Coco Gauff, America’s rising star, took the tennis community by surprise when she won two consecutive tournaments and entered the semi-finals of her third tournament. However, unfortunately, the youngster lost her match against former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek and therefore lost her 16-match streak.

the semi-finals of the China Open, Coco Gauff faced off against Iga Swiatek in a highly anticipated match. This was the 9th time the duo faced off against each other, and Iga, continuing her lead in H2H, beat the American yet again. The final score was 6-2, 6-2 with Iga shining through the game and eventually advancing to the finals.

YouTube video

As expected, Gauff had a few words to say about herself in the post-match press conference. “I’m really proud of myself. Hopefully next year I can continue this consistency—maybe not 16 in a row on a consistent level, but as long as I can string along some wins, 1000 title wins, & hopefully a Grand Slam would be a great goal for me,” said Coco.

FS Video

Related: Iga Swiatek delighted with her commanding win over Coco Gauff as she snaps the teen’s 16-match winning streak to reach the finals of the China Open

Coco Gauff coined Goat to athlete Simone Biles

Simone Biles, the amazing gymnast from America, won a historic win at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. For the uninitiated, Simone won gold for her country by beating Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade, becoming the first female player to win six world all-around golds. Celebrating this feat, ESPN posted a post on their official Twitter (known as X) handle, where Coco Gauff responded by hailing the gymnast as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT).

Simone Biles (L), Coco Gauff (R)
Simone Biles (L), Coco Gauff (R) (Via ABC news, Olympics.com)

Many young athletes are creating world records in different sports. Simone made her country proud recently, and Coco Gauff got all the appreciation for her historic win at the US Open. With this triumph, Gauff became the youngest tennis professional to do so. 

The youngster may have lost a match recently, but that did not extinguish the raging fire in her. She reveals that she wants to do better than her previous streak in the upcoming season. By setting her eyes on the monumental goal, Gauf showcased her unwavering belief in her abilities and the unrelenting desire to continually push her limits.

In Case You Missed It: