It was far from a comfortable match. 1 in the rankings. Medvedev has now reached his third consecutive ATP final after claiming the title in both Rotterdam and Doha. As Gauff is left to reflect on her performance, Wang is relishing her return to the winners circle. ", Gauff - who is normally so composed and assured of herself for a player still so young, began to tear up in the press room at Melbourne Park. It is the first time the 17-year-old has failed to go beyond the first round of a Grand Slam since the 2020 US Open. MELBOURNE, Australia -- As well as Jessica Pegula is playing tennis at the moment, dropping zero sets and just 11 games total along the way to Week 2 at the Australian . Ostapenko was at her aggressive best, walloping 30 winners and denying Gauff on break point in seven of eight opportunities given to the American player. Novak Djokovic: 1.3 Billion People Watch Tennis But Only 500 Can Make A Living, Daniil Medvedev Stuns Djokovic To Reach Third Consecutive ATP Final, Novak Djokovic Praises Hubert Hurkacz After Reaching Dubai Semis, Florida Senator Claims Novak Djokovic Banned From Indian Wells and Miami, Carlos Alcarazs Coach Has A Theory About His Recent Injury Woes, Daniil Medvedev Surges Past Rublev To Win Dubai Title. The 19-year-old American was competing in her 10th quarterfinal across WTA 1000 and Grand Slam tournaments, but had only previously converted two of those into semifinals -- at Rome 2021 and Roland Garros 2022, where she made her first major final. In the second set, Swiatek appeared to have gotten herself back on track, going up 3-0. To be fair, Coco Gauff didn't play any doubles matches prior to the 2023 Australian Open. 7 Coco Gauff, 18, and No. However, another errant return on match point down handed Wang the win and left tennis fans stunned by Gauff's shock defeat. Jun 4, 2022. Those accomplishments made everyone else expect constant greatness from Swiatek, which she can't do anything about. In 2020 and 2021 at the Australian, Gauff made it to the doubles quarterfinals with her partner Caty McNally. With her ranking slipping to No.14 after a tumultuous 2021, Osaka showed no signs of the abdominal injury that saw her withdraw from the semi-finals of a lead-up tournament 10 days ago. Wow. Theres not much that is separating both players. But for now, her attention turns to the doubles portion of the tournament with compatriot Jessica Pegula, who is through to a third straight Australian Open quarterfinal after defeating Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets on Sunday. She also struggled behind her second serve where she won just 45% of the points. With the 2023 tournament set to begin on Monday, world No. A shame but it possibly helped Wang.#AusOpen, Matt Gunner (@MattGunner32) January 17, 2022, D.e Gouw (@deziraygouw) January 17, 2022. Gauff, the No.18 seed, was made to pay for numerous unforced errors, going down 6-4 6-2. Gauff, who has often delivered some incredible performances, has credited the Williams sisters for inspiring her. After a breakthrough year in 2022 in which she made the final of the French Open, Gauff has started 2023 on an incredible note. https://t.co/vbXM59I2Am, Christian (@TheHallucinator) January 17, 2022, Didnt think Coco wouldve got upset like that RT @ParlayDoc: AO produces a big upset in round 1: Wang with a huge upset over Gauff. Madison Keys Madison Keys reacts during the third round singles match against Victoria Azarenka during day five of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia. A shock to see Coco Gauff depart like that. "Its just one of those days that just didnt go my way and went her way.. So it's a little bit frustrating on that part. You are now logged in! Swiatek dropped a total of just 15 games, Gauff just 19, through three matches. I think I was playing a little bit tighter than normal. However after a tough opening round win over Tomas Machac, Djokovic has responded in convincing fashion after defeating Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. The tournament consisted of events for professional players in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Fortunately for me, I also found the rhythm on my serve throughout the second set and held my serve. Coco Gauff was asked about her opinion on the Billie Jean King Cup that will now be held at her home city, Delray. That said, these are Gauff's most recent doubles matches, which includes the Billie Jean King cup, as well as last year's World Tour Finals: Swiatek is a three-time major champion, including titles at the French Open and U.S. Open last season. Recently, the American tennis prodigy sat down for another interview for a popular YouTube channel, in which she hailed Serena and Venus. Young tennis star Coco Gauff has had a rapid rise to fame in the last year.. Gauff, 16, quickly became a fan favorite and one of the world's most popular female tennis players.The Florida-born Gauff rose to prominence when she upset Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019.. I was frustrated.". The world No.16 struggled to find her footing on court throughout her 6-4, 6-2, loss to China's Wang Qiang. Former British No.1 Laura Robson also backed Gauff to bounce back from her latest disappointment. Gauff, the No.18 seed, was made to pay for numerous . Updated 17/01/2022 at 11:12 GMT Coco Gauff has been knocked out of the Australian Open by an inspired Wang Qiang 6-4 6-2 on Margaret Court Arena. This article will look at the schedule for Coco Gauff from when she turned pro in 2018 to her most recent tournament in 2023 (Australian Open).. You will also find out what tournament Gauff is playing in next (Indian Wells) and what tournaments Coco is likely to play in for the remainder of 2023.2023 Coco Gauff Schedule. Please check your email to verify your account! She is best known for her doubles partnership with Coco Gauff, which is nicknamed "McCoco" by fans and media. 18-year old Coco Gauff has become the youngest woman to reach the final of a Grand Slam tournament since Maria Sharapova did it at 17 years old in 2004. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. @JoeBiden must fix this NOW, grant the waiver & allow him to compete here in the states. Its not in my hands so thats all I can say.. Although Coco did not win any titles in 2022, she still had a very consistent year, as she made it to six quarterfinals, two semifinals, and reached her first-ever grand slam singles final (losing to Iga Swiatek at the 2022 French Open). She also played in the final of the 2022 Roland Garros doubles event with compatriot Jessica Pegula. Catherine "Caty" McNally (born November 20, 2001) is an American tennis player. "So I think next time coming into the first round of a slam, especially after a tough week before, I think I need to just play more free and focus on the moment. Gauff did manage to break back and then saved three match points on her own racquet to pull the deficit back to 5-2. Pegula - the American third seed - set up a last eight clash with two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka after beating former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova, 7-5, 6-2. Heading into tomorrows clash, Zverev overwhelmingly leads the head-to-head 5-0. There are definitely areas she can improve on but I see that as a positive. USA Overview Bio Matches Grand Slams Stats Rankings History Shop Gear Current Ranking 0 Feb 27 2023 Singles Titles 0 YTD 2023 Prize Money $0 The one-time world No.3, seeded 22nd this year, opened her season with a run to the quarter-finals at last week's Sydney Tennis Classic and also shapes as a potential title threat if she can negotiate her way through the first week. Coco lost in the first round of qualifying for the 2018 US Open, with her remaining tournament being ITF level events. This popup will automatically close .. The 18th seed Gauff, the only player in the WTA top 200 younger than 18, fell to Chinese Wang Qiang 6-4, 6-2. A frustrated Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her 7-5 6-3 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko at the Australian Open on Sunday, with the 18-year-old American saying she just could not come up with the answers to the Latvian's game. However it seems Djokovics hopes have now vanished as Florida senator Rick Scott has claimed that the Serbs vaccine waiver attempts have been denied. Coco Gauff and Sofia Kenin, the two highest-ranked Americans, were the first two women's seeds defeated on the opening day of the Australian Open, a tournament rocked by Novak Djokovic 's deportation. "So I think it will help me (get over defeat), just let me play with some frustration. There's no reason 2023 can't be the year. The Serb still hasnt lost since losing the final at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Paris after Djokovic beat Hurkacz in straight sets in Dubai. So there will not be a showdown between Swiatek and No. The BNP Paribas Open takes place on the 8th of March while the Miami Open takes place on the 21st of March. Jan 17th, 2022. Today I just didnt perform well.And I think learning-wise, I think theres a lot to learn from. I definitely was on the wrong side of this upset. In order to improve our community experience, we are temporarily suspending article commenting, Score the biggest stories of the week with our newsletter, Piastri ousted in Q1 in his first Grand Prix qualifying, Meninga's warning to Rabbitohs over Latrell Mitchell, Gleeson sends message to Wallabies coach Jones, Resurgent Australia seek to put pressure back on India, NRL don't trust coaches on concussions: Ricky Stuart. The first semi-final in Dubai will see Alexander Zverev take on Andrey Rublev. By Howard Fendrich Published January 22, 2023. This features all of the top players including Aryna Sabalenka . After a breakthrough year in 2022 in which she made the final of the French Open . The American tennis prodigy answered by saying, I go with whatever Serena says but I doubt the U.S. Open will be the last thing.. Zheng Qinwen was named the 2022 WTA Newcomer of the year. CNN . BREAKING: We have been told that@DHSgovjust denied@DjokerNole's vaccine waiver request, making him ineligible to compete in the US next week in CA & in the @MiamiOpen. Jelena Ostapenko v Coco Gauff Highlights | Australian Open 2023 Fourth Round Australian Open TV 953K subscribers Subscribe 854 Share 103K views 3 weeks ago Watch the highlights of. MORE: All the scores from Day 1 at AO 2022 Gauff had never lost to Wang, but the 18th seed's game collapsed under the weight of her unforced errors as she fell behind 5-0 in the second set. 1, I think you have really nothing to lose. Playing only her second event since contracting COVID-19 last month, Bencic showed no lingering effects in powering to a 6-4 6-3 victory over Kristina Mladenovic. American teen sensation Coco Gauff has been sent packing at Melbourne Park after suffering a shock straight sets defeat on day one of the Australian Open. 2019 was Cocos breakthrough year on tour as she made it to the round of 16 at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships (losing to the eventual winner of the tournament Simona Halep). Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. "After every loss, I pretty much learn something -- and every win too," Gauff said upon falling in straight sets to Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia. But her game is worthy of much more attention, as she displayed in knocking out Swiatek, one match after defeating 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins. Coco Gauff vs. Qiang Wang Based on their rankings and recent results, this doesn't look like a close contest. 11 on 4 April 2022. I think I didn't play as free as I normally do today. Gauff came into the tournament having enjoyed a superb 2022 where she reached the French Open final but it was former . 5-min read. Coco Gauff says 'everything' about her latest performance disappointed her after she suffered a surprise first round loss at the Australian Open. "When you play a player like her and she plays really, well, it's like there's nothing you can do," Gauff said. In other women's action Sunday, No. 2020 #AusOpen quarterfinalist Wang Qiang gets a big win, beating #18 Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2.Disappointing result for Gauff, but should be kept in immediate context of how incredible she's been:Gauff, still only 17, is the only player 18-and-under ranked inside WTA *Top 200*. This popup will automatically close .. Should Djokovic miss the events in America, then the Serbs next tournament will be in Monte-Carlo on the 9th of April. She first began playing tennis at the age of six and decided to pursue a career in the sport at that time. Please check your email for instructions. 3 Jessica Pegula, 28, No. TennisUpToDate link partners. "Today, I learned a lot. The WTA and ATP tours withheld all points at Wimbledon in 2022 after the All England Club barred players from Russia and Belarus from participating because of the invasion of Ukraine. January 19, 2023, 11:09 PM. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Gauff, the youngest player in the draw at 17, was dominated by the world number 110 in just 73 minutes of action on Margaret Court Arena. Florida senator Rick Scott has claimed that Novak Djokovic will be unable to compete at Indian Wells and Miami despite applying for an exemption. Lets see what the 2022 French Open finalist thinks of a possible Serena comeback. Fantastic personality. Coco Gauff +1400. It was Rublevs first win over the German in six attempts as he looks to successfully defend his Dubai title. Bencic will face American Amanda Anisimova next on Wednesday and looms as a potential fourth-round road block to top-seeded Barty. Rafael Nadal outlasted a man 15 years his junior on the Australian Open's first day, while Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu set up a second-round showdown. About/Contact us - Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy - Sitemap. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. Momentum was firmly with Wang heading into the second set and she stormed into a 4-0 lead after just 17 minutes. Until Sunday, both Swiatek and Gauff looked fairly dominant for a week, winning every set they contested. Casper Ruud improves to 12-2 in Grand Slam play in 2022. Gauff defeated unseeded Italian. So I think next time coming into the first round of a slam, especially after a tough week before, I think I need to just play more free and focus on the moment.. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Being a huge tennis fan, he enjoys watching superstar Rafael Nadal After his win over Hurkacz Djokovic had some positive things to say about the Pole about his personality and on-court talent, It was a challenging match as it always is against Hubert. A week on from that she reached the semi-finals of another event before losing to eventual champion Madison Keys. Ostapenko was leaning on that all day and she [Gauff] didnt really have a plan in that situation. Swiatek was not at her best, and Rybakina had a lot to do with that. American contender Coco Gauff has progressed to the Australian Open third round with a straight sets victory over US Open 2021 champion Emma Raducanu. Updated 24/02/2023 Career Matches Articles Videos Player & Career Overview Career Wins 65% Playing Hand Right-handed Prize Money $5,932,683 USD Singles Titles 3 Week 1 exits by Ons Jabeur, Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud, Novak Djokovic Denied' US Entry Ahead Of Indian Wells, Joe Biden Asked To Intervene, Olympic Ticket Sales for Paris Games Gets Off to Rocky Start, Viral Kids' Star Ms. Rachel Is Taking a Break From Social Media After Backlash Over Co-Star Who Uses They/Them Pronouns, This 26-Year-Old Pays $0 to Live in a Luxury Tiny Home' She Built for $35,000 in Her Backyard Take a Look Inside, NYC Rapper Indicted in Long Island Mansion Shooting, Woman Found Dead in NJ Motel Room: Law Enforcement. Following a surprise fourth-round exit from Australian Open, Swiatek returned with . Carl Recine/Reuters. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. In 2019 she reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. University. Novak Djokovics hopes of playing at Indian Wells and Miami are fading. Please check your email to verify your account! The Japanese superstar delivered a mixed bag en route to a 6-3 6-3 win over the world No.50. After the Australian Open, the 18-year-old tennis star was recently featured in an interview with The Palm Beach Post. Ons Jabeur +1400. Entering Australian Open 2022 with a career-high ranking of 19, it is clear to see why, aged just 17 that Coco is tipped for an incredibly bright future. Very lovable guy, a great relationship with everyone. I wasn't able to really be comfortable today". In men's results, 22-year-old American Sebastian Korda whose father, Petr, won the 1998 Australian Open reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinalby edging No. She brought to light her recent interview in which Williams said that she wont return to the court. "I think doubles has taught me how to play, after losing, how to play with frustration, and that's what I felt like today. She was trying to kick the second serve but it was just sitting up and thats when you see how young she is, even compared to an Ostapenko, who hasnt been in a quarter-final for a while.. Coco Gauff | Australian Open 2022 Profile | AO Active - YouTube Entering Australian Open 2022 with a career-high ranking of 19, it is clear to see why, aged just 17 that Coco is. Coco Gauffsnext tournament/match will be at theWTA 1000 eventin Indian Wells, which will be held from the 6th to the 19th of March 2023. Gauff joined World No.1 Iga Swiatek as the latest big-name player to be eliminated from the women's draw after a 7-5, 6-3 defeat to Latvia's 2017 French Open champion in the last-16. "Obviously paper-wise I'm supposed to win the match, but I think that even when I was ranked lower before, I always think ranking is just a number. Wang took just 38 minutes to beat the. 15 Jannik Sinner. All odds courtesy of BetMGM. 1 seeds. Novak Djokovic was full of praise for Hubert Hurkacz after defeating the Pole 6-3 7-5 to reach the semi-finals in Dubai. #GamblingTwitter pic.twitter.com/5y8ohsgbXx, So so so sad for Coco Gauff come back stronger @AustralianOpen @CocoGauff, Saba Alissa (@Alissa1Saba) January 17, 2022, Coco Gauff is the 1st big name to go down at the #AusOpen Tough day for the young American. Gauff was asked if she really thinks that the 41-year-old tennis legend has moved from the court. Watch every game, set and match of the Australian Open streaming ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport. Teen sensation Coco Gauff has crashed out of the Australian Open following a shock straight-sets loss to China's Qiang Wang. The American produced an error-stricken performance at Melbourne Park on Monday. Also, in. I feel like everything was working for her today. I said I want a year of being on tour and just being tennis -- and seeing how I feel," she said earlier in the week. In the opening game, Swiatek led 40-love but got broken. Earlier this week, Gauff revealed she is going to hold off on college classes for a while as she looks to maintain and improve on her top-10 ranking. 18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Over the Moon As She Flaunts Her Fortnite Prowess In Casper Ruud headed into the 2022 season with just one Grand Slam appearance that lasted as far as the fourth round anywhere and was . It all came so seemingly easy forIga Swiatek last season two Grand Slam trophies, eight titles overall, a 37-match winning streak, a lengthy stay at No. You only need to look at how she finished last season, said Robson. Gauff registered 17 unforced errors compared to Wang's eight in the opening set, which the Chinese underdog claimed in 38 minutes. Gauff is at a career-high No. 10 Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10-7), unseeded Jiri Lehecka upsetNo. I feel like in the preseason, like I worked really hard, and I felt like I was ready to have a good run here. 75. "I think Jelena played really good tennis, and she played really aggressive. Coco Gauff agrees to play Mixed Doubles at Australian Open 2022 with Nick Kyrgios Nick Kyrgios is really enjoying playing mixed doubles at Grand Slam with Americans so he extended an invite to Coco Gauff and she accepted. Someone from the section of media gathered to interview her, offered Gauff a tissue before she replied: "I'm OK. We can keep going. She hasn't played since. 17-year-old tennis darling Coco Gauff has been ousted in the first round at Melbourne Park after a shocking 6-4 6-2 thrashing at the hands of world No. 'Thinner Air': Coco Gauff Explains the Different Conditions Between Adelaide International and Australian Open 2022. about 1 year ago. Coco is a professional tennis player who is just 18 years old. Stefanos Tsitsipas battled into the Australian Open's last eight yesterday but women's top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff became the latest big-name victims. She has gained the limelight due to her excellent skills and has impressed everyone at the Grand Slam level at the Australian Open in 2020. Click here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world. Djokovic will be pleased with his level of play under pressure as he looks to pick up some valuable ranking points in Dubai. The tournament takes place on 25 hard courts, including Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena and Margaret Court Arena. Gauff is no longer the 15-year-old unknown who made headlines by beating Venus Williams, among others, on her way to a fourth round at Wimbledon. She fought until the last point but her serve let her down and at one point she was serving at 33% on second serve. "I kept her under so much pressure," Ostapenko said. Her emotions came pouring out after being asked about what went wrong against Ostapenko. She is now a Slam finalist and a WTA tour finalist, and she carries a weight of expectation at majors. Our goal is to create a safe and engaging place for users to connect over interests and passions. "So I was trying to just attack her from the first ball, and it really worked well. By PTI. You are now logged in! Please check your email for instructions. 'INSANE': Tennis fans lose it over 'ridiculous' Rafa Nadal act, 'ALMOST KILLED HER': Naomi Osaka's shock over chair umpire incident, 'YOU BEAUTY': Tennis world erupts over Aussie's historic moment. But Im really, really glad with the way I played under pressure.. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Pic: Getty. The defeat is a stark contrast to earlier this month when the rising star looked to be on track to generating momentum on the Tour. The American's timing looked completely off and more errors from Gauff presented Wang with a chance to serve for the match at 5-0. "Ranking-wise, I wasn't really thinking about me being ranked higher (than Wang)," Coco said. The Entry List has been confirmed for the 2023 Miami Open which will take place between 22 March and 2 April as the second part of the Sunshine Double.. Iga Swiatek will be top seed after winning both tournaments last year alongside Indian Wells as well as Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and home hopes Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. By WTA Staff There was a couple of things I could have improved on, but overall, I think she deserved to win today.". 17 seed from France, beat the 18-year-old American, who was playing her first quarterfinal at the U.S. Open, in straight sets. Raducanu rolled her ankle in Auckland in January ahead of the Australian Open, before suffering a second-round loss to Coco Gauff at the Melbourne Park grand slam. The tournament takes place for the 110th time and is the first Grand Slam of the year. The 18th seed had no answers to an inspired Wang Qiang as the 110th-ranked Chinese player sealed a 6-4 6-2 boilover on Margaret Court Arena.

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