“She’s one of the most talented players from her generation”- Victoria Azarenka heaps praise on American teen sensation Coco Gauff
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Coco Gauff and Victoria Azarenka
American teen sensation Coco Gauff has long been touted to be one of the players to dominate the WTA circuit in the future. Gauff made a breakthrough in her first year on tour with a spirited run at the Wimbledon in 2014. She was the youngest player to compete in the main draw of the Grand Slam, aged just 15. The American showed no nerves on her Grand Slam debut and reached the fourth-round before she lost to eventual champion Simona Halep.
Nevertheless, it was a stunning performance for the American as she continued her ascent to the top levels. She has been a mainstay in the top-20 over the years and has gained prominence as a doubles player as well. Still only 18, Gauff has shown incredible poise and potential far beyond her years. Now it seems only a matter of time before she establishes herself as a force to be reckoned with.
Former World No.1, Victoria Azarenka lavished praise on the young American for her incredible potential. The Belarusian said she was clearly amazed by her talent and even claimed Gauff is one of the most talented among the upcoming crop of players. She also added that the Ameican is poised to make a breakthrough soon.
“Coco is one of the players who I feel like any moment is going to do some really big things. I think she’s one of the most talented players from her generation. I think she’s got a pretty good head on her shoulders which is pretty remarkable at this age,” she said in her post-match presser at the Indian Wells.
Victoria Azarenka and Coco Gauff make winning starts to their Indian Wells campaign
Last year’s runner-up, Victoria Azarenka notched up a straight-set win in her opener at the Indian Wells. The Belarusian got the better of Astra Sharma 6-3, 7-5 in the second round. She will next take on Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan. Similar to Azarenka, Rybakina received a bye in the first round and then picked up a straight-set win the next She defeated Alison Van Uytvanck 6-1, 7-5.
As for Gauff, she notched up a convincing second-round win over fellow American Claire Liu, 6-1, 7-6(4). Now a tight match-up awaits the American teenager as she squares off against two-time Grand Slam champion, Simona Halepc in the round of 16. In their only meeting so far, Halep came out on top, when she ended Gauff’s fairytale run at Wimbledon 2014, to eventually win the tournament.
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