WATCH: Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and other top players are ready to ‘grind’ before the Australian Open 2022
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Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek
The 2022 Tennis season will start with ATP Cup and players will start arriving in Australia from 25th December. There are some big names missing from the 2022 edition of the Australian Open, like Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Also, we will see the return of Rafael Nadal and 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem.
Still, there’s a lot of controversy surrounding the participation of World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. The 9-time Australian Open winner has declined to open up about his vaccination status. If he doesn’t participate then it will be a big opportunity for Nadal to clinch his 21st Grand Slam. However, it will not be easy in presence of 2021 Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev, who won his first grand slam at US Open 2021.
19-year-old tennis star Emma Raducanu, who won US Open 2021 without dropping a set, will be the center of attraction at the event. Likes of Leylah Annie Fernandez, Aryna Sabalenka, Garbine Muguruza, and Naomi Osaka will also be in competing for the Grand Slam title. Iga Swiatek, who made it to the quarterfinal of each grand slam in 2021, will look to get her hand on the trophy.
Naomi Osaka, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek ready to ‘grind’ for new season
With the 1st GS tournament, being around the corner, the players are gearing up with their practice sessions to enhance their performance in the tournament. The official Twitter handle of the Australian Open has recently shared a video on their account on which various players like Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Daria Gavrilova, Coco Gauff, and many more.
Let’s see how our top players are preparing to boost their skills:
In the video WTA World No.1 player, Naomi Osaka can be seen practicing her service. Canadian player Felix Auger Aliassime, Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina, and Belarusian player Aryna Sabalenka are also seen practicing their backhand and forehand returns. At the beginning of the video Polish star, Iga Swiatek can be seen on the field.
There are players who can be seen focusing on their strength rather than their tennis moves. Italian player Camila Giorgi is seen practicing jumps over hurdles. Greek player Maria Sakkari, Aussi player Nick Kyrgios, and Diego Schwartzman are seen building their strength and stamina in the gym.
While other players are busy working on their skills and stamina, there are players like Serena Williams and Australian player Dylan Alcott who can be seen preparing their dresses and hairstyles for the big event. Other players like Coco Gauff, Daria Gavrilova, Tunisian player Ons Jabeur and Russian player Elena Vesnina are seen celebrating, dancing, and traveling.
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Drishti Geete
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