“Coco is handling herself so mature on and off the court!” Victoria Azarenka backs Coco Gauff after American’s devastating loss at Australian Open 2023
Coco Gauff's journey at the Australian Open 2023 came to an early conclusion with a loss in the fourth round.
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Coco Gauff was handed a humbling defeat at the hands of Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2023. Seeded seventh in Melbourne, the American had a decent shot at the title this time around. However, Jelena Ostapenko proved to be too strong for her, as her journey ended in despair and disappointment.
Coco Gauff could not hold back her tears in the press conference, as she was seemingly upset with the loss. Two-time Grand Slam champion, Victoria Azarenka reserved some high praise for the American teenager. The Belarusian had a successful day at the office, defeating Zhu Lin to reach the last eight in Melbourne.
Victoria Azarenka praised Coco Gauff for handling herself so well after the loss. The 18-year-old is seen as the next big thing in American women’s tennis, and as such, the burden of expectations are pretty high. “Coco is handling herself so mature on and off the court! A lot of pressure and expectations and she is always class,” wrote Azarenka on Twitter.
Victoria Azarenka books a place in the quarterfinals of Australian Open 2023
Victoria Azarenka had to dig deep to grind out a victory against Lin Zhu in the fourth round of the Australian Open 2023. The 33-year-old produced a comeback victory from a set down, to set up a quarterfinal date with Jessica Pegula on Tuesday.
Victoria Azarenka is the most experienced player remaining in the draw. With the likes of Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff knocked out in the fourth round, she will really back her chances to go all the way this time around. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula has been performing at a very high level in Melbourne so far, as she is yet to drop a set on her way to the quarterfinals.
Jessica Pegula defeated the 2021 French Open champion, Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets to continue her impressive run. She has a head-to-head record of 2-2 against her quarterfinal opponent, Victoria Azarenka. The duo locked horns in the first round of the Australian Open 2021, where Jessica Pegula won in straight sets.
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