“New training tactic?”- Fans question Coco Gauff’s practice session with a black eye patch

The 19-year-old has already started her preparations after spending an off-time in the break.

“New training tactic?”- Fans question Coco Gauff’s practice session with a black eye patch

Coco Gauff (Via Open Source/X)

Coco Gauff had been one of the most prominent players in the last couple of years. Her 2023 campaign, especially the second half of the season, has been really impressive. Her run at the US Open 2023 saw her clinch her maiden Grand Slam event.

In the finals, Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka to clinch the title. Sabalenka started strongly winning the first set. However, the American made a strong comeback by beating her in the next two straight sets to register a win over Sabalenka.

With the 2024 season set to commence in January, there will be high hopes riding on her shoulders. The 19-year-old has already started her preparations after spending an off-time on the break.

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In one of the videos that surfaced over Twitter, Gauff is seen practicing with a black eye patch. Fans reacted curiously to the video. Some fans reacted in a sarcastic way, commenting ‘pirate?’ in the comment section.

There have been various explanations regarding this type of training by Gauff. However, reports say that this type of training helps in improving the hand-eye coordination of the player. Gauff isn’t the only one to take up unique training methods during the pre-season period. Iga Swiatek was also seen practicing with a mouth tape.

Social media reactions on Coco Gauff’s eye patch training

After a superb performance down under in the 2023 season, there will be high hopes for the American. Gauff, currently 19, has already reached two finals of major Grand Slam events, winning one in the end. And now, seeing her adopt new training methods, fans are intrigued about her preparation going into the new season.

Coco Gauff's unique training session with black eye patch has created a lot of curiosity among the fans.
Coco Gauff (image via: CNN)

Check out some of the reactions:

https://twitter.com/JustTennis/status/1737602716287811801

In the French Open 2022, where she lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets. However, this time she got one under her sleeves, winning the US Open. This success has made her one of the highest-paid female tennis players this season in WTA. She is competing with the World No.1 Iga Swiatek in every aspect.

With the mega event set to commence in Melbourne Park, all eyes will be upon her as to how the 19-year-old American performs. Though the American hasn’t had a good time in the Australian Open till now, she would be surely looking to rectify it.

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