Coco Gauff showcased her incredible fighting spirit to overcome world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling semi-final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. Gauff will now face Qinwen Zheng in the final, aiming to cap off a stellar season with a prestigious title.
Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, is participating in the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, despite her reservations about the country’s human rights record. She hopes the event will help advance women’s rights and LGBTQ+ issues in Saudi Arabia, but she is cautious about the impact. Gauff is using her platform to advocate for positive change, calling for a real program to address these concerns.
The WTA Finals are set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff vying for the championship. Sky Sports experts offer their predictions, with Sabalenka emerging as the frontrunner, but Swiatek, Gauff, and Rybakina are seen as potential upsets. Find out who they think will claim the title and the year-end No. 1 ranking.
The United Cup, a mixed-team tennis tournament, has unveiled its draw for the upcoming season. Top seed USA will face neighbours Canada in the group stage, with Coco Gauff making her debut. Reigning champions Germany will be challenged by China and Brazil, while world number one Iga Swiatek leads a strong Polish team. The tournament boasts an impressive lineup, with six of the top 10 women and six of the top 12 men participating.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a set deficit and Coco Gauff’s 21 double faults to advance to the Wuhan Open final. Sabalenka, who has faced her own serving struggles in the past, empathized with Gauff’s situation and acknowledged the American’s potential as a future top player. She now faces Zheng Qinwen in the final.
Coco Gauff showcased her dominance at the China Open, defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets to secure her second title of the year. The young American, now eighth in the world, demonstrated her power and resilience, overcoming a recent period of inconsistency to claim victory in Beijing.
Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, battled back from a set down to defeat Paula Badosa in the China Open semifinals, setting up a final showdown against either Zheng Qinwen or Karolina Muchova. Gauff’s victory comes after a recent period of struggles, including a split with her coach Brad Gilbert. She’s looking to win her second title of the year and eighth overall.
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka secured her spot in the China Open round of 16, defeating Katie Volynets in straight sets. Osaka, now coached by Patrick Mouratoglou, faces a high-profile clash with Coco Gauff in the next round.
American tennis star Coco Gauff has added Matt Daly to her coaching team, alongside her long-time mentor Jean-Christophe Faurel, with a specific focus on improving her serve. This comes after a disappointing US Open title defence where she struggled with double faults. Gauff believes that improving her serve will significantly elevate her overall game, and is excited about the changes and potential for improvement in the upcoming season.
Coco Gauff and her coach Brad Gilbert have parted ways after a successful year together, which included Gauff’s first Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023. The decision comes after a recent string of disappointing results for the young American star.
