Coco Gauff discloses she talked to her boyfriend till 1 AM to calm her nerves down a night before the US Open final

Gauff beat to be World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a roller-coaster US Open final on Saturday.

Coco Gauff discloses she talked to her boyfriend till 1 AM to calm her nerves down a night before the US Open final

Coco Gauff celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the women's singles at the 2023 US Open tennis championships (Via Imago)

American tennis sensation Coco Gauff set the internet on fire by stating that she has a boyfriend who helped her calm her nerves down the night before the finals showdown. Playing in the finals of the US Open was a huge deal, and it added extra pressure that the whole nation was rooting for her to win. 

Coco Gauff beat to be World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a roller-coaster of a game which set the tennis fans applauding. In the post-match interview, she shared insights about her wild thoughts about envisioning the trophy and how she had managed to keep calm.“ I told myself to get it outta my head because that is what I did in French. I was envisioning myself you know what would happen if I were to win and I wanted it too much and last night I started to think a little bit,” said Gauff.

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The pressure of a big game can make even the most experienced athletes feel nervous. Some players find it helpful to talk to a friend or family member, while others prefer to listen to music or focus on their breathing. Coco Gauff revealed how her boyfriend helped her keep her nerves at bay. “Honestly, I called my boyfriend and told him, let’s talk till it’s time to go to sleep, We spoke until 1 AM,” laughed the 19-year-old.

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Coco Gauff shares the thoughts running through her while hugging her family

Coco Gauff after winning the finals
Coco Gauff after winning the finals ( Via Forbes)

The 19-year-old American created history by becoming the youngest American since 1999 to win the US Open. She was thrilled about winning the prestigious title and shared her thoughts while hugging her family. “ Honestly nothing,” laughed Coco, but she later revealed that her parents were also in tears. “I have never seen that man cry and my mom, I knew she was going to cry regardless if I won or lost,” shared how she saw tears in her dad’s eyes.

In the athletic world, every ounce of mental strength is required to be able to perform the best under immense pressure in front of millions of people. Relationships can sometimes be a catalyst for success as the partner doesn’t fail to motivate in any circumstance. Gauff’s late-night conversation with her boyfriend also calmed her nerves before the finals and helped her win the game. This is the biggest win for the youngster and the fans are awaiting what the future holds for the American.

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