Despite Their Short Journey, American WTA Star Coco Gauff’s Coach Shares Dumb-Founding Reaction to One Aspect of Her Persona – ‘I Didn’t Know’

With the heroics she has done in recent times, there is no doubt that Coco Gauff has certainly become one of the fan-favorite going into every tournament. Currently playing in the US Open, the young American prodigy has made her way into the semis of the tournament. However, it is the love that pushed her beyond her limits to get going every day. Talking about the same, Coco’s coach Pere Riba, in a recent revelation sheds light on the attitude that the American has towards her fans.

He went ahead to highlight the major differences that make her different from others. Not only this, Riba also revealed that he got to know more about the young prodigy after he started coaching Gauff.

Pere Riba acknowledges Coco Gauff’s attitude towards her fans

Coco Gauff’s remarkable journey in the world of tennis isn’t just defined by her exceptional skills on the court but also by her outstanding character.

Her coach, Pere Riba, openly acknowledged that Coco’s success isn’t solely attributed to her prowess in tennis but also to her incredible persona. Riba emphasized that Coco’s kindness, manners, and genuine care for people set her apart.

“Now I understand why the people love Coco,” he said in the interview. “It’s not only because she’s an amazing player. She’s also an amazing, amazing person. I didn’t know she was like that. I was expecting less.”

“When you know more of her, you can see that is how she is—the education, the manners, how she treats the people, the way that she finishes the practice, stays outdoors for the fans. She is taking care of the things.

Even after tough practice sessions, Coco takes the time to be with her fans, which Riba thinks is wonderful. He even jokingly tells her, “Coco, you are too nice!” That’s how much he admires her attitude. Riba gives her a perfect score of 12 out of 10 for her personality.

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Thus, Riba’s admission to the character of Gauff reflects her attitude toward her fans and the way she deals with them even at this young age.

Coco Gauff has a unique name for her fan base

After garnishing so much love at such a young age, the American prodigy has a name for her fan base. She loves to call her fans, ‘Coco Puffs’. The reason behind that is still unknown. However, it is the immense love that she has gained that made her name her ever-increasing fan base.

Coco, in an interview, also revealed her love for the fans citing that she loves to spend some time with them and does not miss any opportunity to sign for them or click any pictures even if it is a training session. T

hus, Coco Gauff has made her feelings clear when it comes to addressing her ever-increasing fan base. With a great future lying ahead, the love from the fans would increase and she would enter every tournament as a clear fan favorite.

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