Gauff, Swiatek, and Sabalenka leading the WTA Tour to the ATP Tour of the 80’s says Andy Roddick drawing parallels

Andy Roddick draws parallels.

Gauff, Swiatek, and Sabalenka leading the WTA Tour to the ATP Tour of the 80’s says Andy Roddick drawing parallels

Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka and Andy Roddick (Credits: Tennis Tonic and Wikipedia)

Andy Roddick has astutely noted a transition in the environment of women’s tennis. As per him, the rise of young players like Coco Gauff, as well as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, is transforming women’s tennis into a more competitive and open field. He drew intriguing parallels between the current WTA Tour and the 1980s ATP Tour, where diversity and unpredictability ruled supreme. 

Roddick’s remarks come at a time when women’s tennis is experiencing a new wave of champions at each of the four Grand Slam tournaments this year. He observed, “With different women’s winners at the four Slams this year, there’s an intriguing level of parity. It seems to be building towards men’s tennis in the 80s, where you had a bunch of players with the potential to win a handful rather than everything resting on one or two people.“

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The 1980s were a great era in men’s tennis. It had a rotating cast of champions that included Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl, and Mats Wilander. This period was marked by competitiveness and a diverse range of playing styles, making it one of the most thrilling periods in the sport’s history.

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Roddick also expressed his gratitude to Gauff’s coach, Brad Gilbert, who also happens to be his old coach. Roddick admitted that Gilbert may have questioned whether he would coach a player with the ability to win a Grand Slam again. Roddick, on the other hand, stated that Gilbert’s success with Coco Gauff does not surprise him.

Roddick’s thoughts highlight the enthusiasm and anticipation around the WTA Tour, as the sport embraces diversity and unpredictability. (Source – Betway Insider)

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Roddick confident in Coco Gauff’s future success

Andy Roddick who was concerned about the sport after the retirements of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams, has become a passionate supporter of the sport’s growing state, with Gauff at the forefront of his appreciation.

He expressed confidence in Coco Gauff’s potential for continuing success. He added that her victory came at a perfect time, particularly following Serena’s retirement, making it even more noteworthy.

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Gauff and Roddick (Credits: Wikipedia)

Throughout the tournament, Roddick commended Gauff’s versatility and mental toughness. He was particularly struck by her ability to change her strategy during difficult matches, transforming less-than-ideal days into three-set victories.

Gauff changed her strategy in the US Open final, opting for longer rallies and relying on her quickness to outlast her opponent. This change in strategy was beneficial, and she was able to secure the victory. Roddick continued by repeating his optimism about Coco Gauff’s strong tennis future, noting that she is unlikely to be satisfied with only one Grand Slam title.

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