How Can Coco Gauff Join Sofia Kenin, Serena Williams, and Jennifer Brady to Qualify for Tokyo Olympics 2021?

It seems that Tokyo Olympics 2021 will happen this year, and, understandably, some players are eager to represent their countries at the highest level of sports. Qualification for the Olympics is straightforward, but the limit of having four players from one country is difficult for nations like the USA, which has a large pool to choose its players from. In 2021, many players are eyeing that top-four spot, and among them is teenage sensation, Coco Gauff.

With her ranking well inside the top 30, Gauff has qualified for Tokyo Olympics. However, there are already seven Americans in the top 30 alone, which makes the Olympics’ criteria of four players from one country trickier to deal with.

Who all are in the mix of qualifications along with Coco Gauff?

The top three Americans are Sofia Kenin, Serena Williams, and Jennifer Brady. They are well ahead of the chasing pack and will represent the United States in the Tokyo Olympics.

The current tussle for the last spot is between Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Alison Riske, and Coco Gauff.

However, by reaching the finals of WTA Parma, Gauff has pushed herself above Riske and Pegula. Hence, at Roland Garros, she will be the fifth-highest ranked American.

The difference between Keys, Gauff, Riske, and Pegula is very slim. They will fight it out among each other for the last spot in the qualification. The ranking on 14 June will be considered for the Olympics, meaning the French Open 2021 is an opportunity for the players to climb up the ladder.

It is highly likely that the fourth position will go to the player with the best result at French Open 2021. Keys is defending 430 points, and she is at the risk of losing a lot of points. Gauff, Pegula, and Riske don’t have a lot of points to defend and that is why they will most likely fight it out.

Moreover, looking at their form, it looks certain Gauff can go deep in Paris. She reached the semifinals in Rome and now could win her first clay title as well. Similarly, Pegula has been in decent form. Furthermore, another spot could open up if one among the top three of Kenin, Serena, and Brady decides to withdraws.

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