Coco Gauff is ready to take the WTA Finals by storm! She made her debut in 2022, becoming the youngest player to qualify since Maria Sharapova in 2005. In her 2023 appearance, she reached the semifinals, showcasing her talent on the big stage. Now, after a stellar season, the American player is in Riyadh for her third tournament among the top eight players. She looked radiant during the WTA Finals photoshoot in the historic district of Diriyah. Gauff is placed in the Orange Group alongside Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, and Barbora Krejcikova. Now, all eyes are on the 20-year-old to showcase her exclusive skills. American actress Storm Reid and singer Ravyn Lenae have sent their heartfelt messages!

Earlier today, the WTA Instagram page posted a reel of Coco Gauff reacting to heartfelt messages from two prominent women in entertainment. Storm Reid kicked it off, saying, “I just wanna wish you the best of luck at the WTA Finals. I can’t believe this is your third year in a row. I am so proud of you; you inspire me. Your hard work, your work ethic, your determination, it’s something that is truly special.”

As Gauff heads into her third WTA Finals, she boasts an impressive record of 50 match wins this season, with a 50-16 record. She secured two singles titles at the Auckland Open and the China Open this year. Although she didn’t snag a second Grand Slam singles title, Gauff reached the semifinals at both the Australian and French Open. Hoping to see her capitalize on this momentum, Storm added, “I will be rooting for you. I’m sending you my love. Go kick some bu–!”

Following Reid, Ravyn Lenae expressed her support, congratulating Coco on her journey so far. “I wanted to send you a quick message, congratulating you on making the WTA Finals. You are a superstar. I am so proud of you,” she said, recognizing the potential the 20-year-old has on the court. “I know you’re gonna kill it.” Lenae also mentioned her desire to catch up with Coco soon and suggested they have a fun “movie night” together. With such warm support from talented women, Coco is undoubtedly inspired as she prepares to take on the WTA Finals!

Not to mention, Coco Gauff‘s efforts this season have caught the attention of tennis greats. Rennae Stubbs, the former coach of Serena Williams, praised Coco’s game, highlighting her unique X-factor that could propel her to the top.

Rennae Stubbs makes a bold statement on Coco’s chances for the WTA Finals 2024!

On October 30th, Stubbs discussed Gauff’s chances at the WTA Finals this year. She highlighted the American’s performances so far have been impressive and truly showcased her potential to compete at the highest level. Pointing that Gauff’s backhand is on par with the best players on tour. However, she pointed out a crucial factor for Gauff’s success,

“If she serves less than six double faults in her matches, no matter what match she plays, she will win the tournament.” Stubbs made it clear that Gauff’s performance heavily relies on her serve. “Her serve is as big as anybody’s on tour,” she noted. But added that Coco needs to get her serves in play and avoid handing points to her opponents. Drawing from her own experiences, Stubbs warned that Gauff’s serve could be a double-edged sword.

In the semi-final of the Wuhan Open against Aryna Sabalenka, Gauff started strong but faltered. Notably committing a staggering 21 double faults and Stubbs highlighted that this inconsistency was pivotal. Coco would have the upper hand if she paid attention in this area, as Rennae stated, “You’re serving 20-21 double faults in a match and you lose 6-3 or 6-4 in the third. You get your serve and you win.”

Now as she takes on the top players at the WTA Finals, Guaff radiates excitement and a calm mindset. Ahead of the tournament, she had shared her enthusiasm, saying, “I’m looking at dresses. They have a lot of things planned for us. I’m super excited.” However, she faces formidable competition from players like Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, with former eager to retain and the latter eager to reclaim their spots at the top of the WTA rankings.

With such a talented roster vying for the title in Riyadh, it’s undoubtedly going to be an intense battle. So will Gauff leverage her strengths to outperform her strongest competitors and make her mark on this prestigious stage? Only time will tell!