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The year 2023 saw the rise of tennis stars from all across the world. One among them is Coco Gauff, the US Open champion. The young American star who made everyone fall in love with her gameplay is all set to test her skills yet again as she will be looking to lay her hands at the Australian Open this year. However, just days ahead of the start of thebstournamentr, her coach, Brad Gilbert came in and gave his huge verdict on the 19-year-old star.

In an interview, Gilbert came ahead and talked about the amazing adapting skills that she has. He also mentioned how these skills would help her nurture her growth and how she would use them at the upcoming Australian Open.

Coach Brad Gilbert applauds Coco Gauff’s remarkable adaptability and growth ahead of the Australian Open

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In a recent revelation, coach Brad Gilbert came ahead and praised Coco Gauff’s resilience and adaptability as she makes her way through challenging situations. Gilbert suggested that there have been occasions where she has rallied from being a set down and even overcoming a third-set deficit. Gilbert emphasized the significance of such hard-fought victories and suggested that they could help in the growth of Gauff.

“Coco, three different times she found herself a set down, once down a break in the third. So, she had to problem-solve. And those are the best kinds of wins, where you grow the most, winning those type of matches,” said Gilbert in the tweet.

The young tennis sensation’s ability to problem-solve under pressure has not only secured wins but also showcased her maturity on the court. With the Australian Open looming, Gilbert’s words highlight Gauff’s development and her capacity to thrive in demanding situations. Gauff’s knack for overcoming her defeats and learning from these experiences signifies a promising trajectory as she gears up for the upcoming Grand Slam event.

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Talking further in the interview, Gibert went ahead and suggested that Coco Gauff is never satisfied with herself as all she thinks about is progressing as much as she can.

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Gilbert reveals the real mindset that Gauff has

In the same interview, Gilbert came ahead and suggested that Coco Gauff has set high standards for herself. Not only this, he also went ahead to add that she wants to achieve everything that she has set her sights on and that’s particularly everything that she ever thinks about.

“If you asked [Gauff] at the start of 2023, her expectations were high. She sets a high standard, and she’s driven to get better. She’s never satisfied. She wants to achieve things — that’s all she’s thinking about,” added Gilbert.

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Thus, ahead of the highly anticipated Australian Open, Brad Gilbert came in and spoke highly about the American superstar. Apart from being an upcoming prodigy, she also has a brilliant mindset that helps her tackle difficult situations.

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