EXCLUSIVE: US Open Champion Coco Gauff Refuses to Slow Down as Coach Narrates Her Big American Dream for 2024

Coco Gauff is living her dream at the moment. Earlier this month, she captured the biggest title of her career. The 19-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win the US Open, her maiden Grand Slam title. The moment was enjoyed by millions of American fans, who cherished Gauff’s victory, especially at a time when Serena Williams left a void with her 2022 retirement. Guiding Gauff during her journey was her coach, Pere Riba, who highlighted Gauff’s upcoming plans at the 2024 Paris Olympics in an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports.

The American sensation couldn’t participate in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for Covid-19. Although it will be her first Olympics event, Gauff has proven herself over the past year. She is one of the players to beat on the WTA circuit. Here’s what Riba had to say about her Olympic dreams.

Coco Gauff’s 2024 Olympics dream

In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports, a candid Riba talked about the plans Gauff and her team have for the upcoming Olympic games. The coach sounded confident of Gauff’s chances ahead of the mega-event. And why not? If the American swing closing out the season has been any indicator, then she’s up for the challenge!

Riba said, “Coco likes the idea. She is working really hard. She has the dream to win one medal for America. For everyone, not only for Coco. All the players want that, you know… represent your country, it’s so important. It’s like a really special tournament. Of course, Coco will go there and then she is gonna fight and do her best.”

Further, he went on to add, “This, for me, is the most important thing that Coco is entering the court, is leaving everything there, is working hard, is enjoying the process and I think so she found a way. And when you find a way, it’s more easy that good things are coming.”

Even before her maiden US Open win, Gauff made her intentions clear for next year’s Olympics. What can fans expect to see out of the American star?

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Coco Gauff aims to win an Olympic gold

During an interview earlier this year, the 19-year-old said that one of her biggest dreams is to win an Olympic gold medal. Gauff, who plays doubles alongside singles in major events, added that it doesn’t matter to her if that comes in singles or doubles. She would be happy with a gold medal in either.

Certainly, the 19-year-old will be one of the favorites to clinch the yellow metal during the 2024 Paris Olympics. She’ll also play doubles potentially, teaming up with Jessica Pegula again, who is her regular partner on the tour. Can she succeed at the upcoming Olympic Games? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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