Miami Open: Coco Gauff Finds Silver Lining in Her Stinging Loss Owing to a Major 45 Minutes Advantage

Caroline Garcia toppled Coco Gauff to book a spot in the quarterfinal. Even after reaching the fourth round of the near-home tournament, the Miami Open, things went the other way around. Garcia was able to move on to the next round despite Gauff’s impressive showing. But other important aspects kept Gauff above all.

The American player did, however, discover a bright spot despite his disappointment in losing. Being an American, the 20-year-old tennis star acknowledged that her comfort and familiarity with playing on home soil gave her a clear advantage.

Coco Gauff carried the advantage of being near home at the Miami Open 

After facing disappointment at the Miami Open, in a post-match press conference, the Grand Slam champion opened up about how it felt to face a 4th round defeat in the home tournament. Along with that, she also highlighted one advantage, which came along with the fact that she lives nearly 45 minutes away from the tournament venue.

She said, “Yes and no. I think I’m the type of person every loss kind of weighs on me heavy, especially one like today where I felt like I could have done better and I felt like I had the match in control, especially after the second. Honestly, if anything, it kind of helps being home so I can just drive and be home and be in my own bed (smiling).” 

The tournament is played in Miami Greens, Florida, and as an American, she has her home nearby, having the biggest silver lining among all tennis players.

Not only that, the 20-year-old also highlighted how things could have been better on the court, but it went the other way around. She also opened up about feeling right at home during the tournament before bowing out of it.

Miami Open venue is an easy drive from Gauff’s home 

In an interview after defeating Nadia Podoroska in the Miami Open’s second round, American tennis star Coco Gauff discussed the significance of her family’s attendance at the competition. Along with that, she also highlighted how she lives nearby, making it easier for her to play in the tournament.

She stated, “Yes, I do have a lot of family. I live about 40 minutes, 45 minutes away, so it’s an easy drive and yeah, everybody watched me on TV and so this is one of the few that they can come in person and see.” Further, she went on to add that this time, she will have a full house as her brothers are on spring break, and will enjoy her time with family.

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