More Pressure on 19-Year-Old Coco Gauff As Tennis Legend Chris Evert Throws in Grand Slam Expectations – ‘I’d Be Surprised’

The 19-year-old Coco Gauff has made a name for herself as a promising tennis player on the WTA circuit. However, everyone, including the tennis player herself, is hoping to secure her first Grand Slam victory. In addition to the fans, Chris Evert, a veteran tennis player, is also eagerly anticipating the American sensation’s first Grand Slam triumph.

The biggest unknown, though, is whether the tennis player ranked No. 6 in the world will be able to live up to the expectations of both tennis fans and the 18-time Grand Slam champion. Or will the pressure to succeed will cause her to crumble?

Chris Evert’s strong statement regarding Coco Gauff’s tennis growth

In a recent interview with the Palm Beach Post, the former world No 1 tennis player discussed the sport’s future. Along with that, she also shared her expectations of a Grand Slam tournament victory from the 19-year-old tennis player before she turns 20.

Evert also shared that she will be surprised if the tennis sensation is not able to claim a major title before turning 20.  She said, “Honestly, if she turns 20 without a major after what I saw from here at 15, I’d be surprised. When you look back at what she had then with that maturity and all the shots. I would’ve bet a lot of money she’d win a major by 20 years old.”

Further, she seems quite confident of the fact that the world’s No. 6 tennis player can win the upcoming French Open title.

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The ‘Ice Maiden’ is one of the strongest supporters of Gauff. Do you remember last year when the 19-year-old reached the finals of the French Open? The former world number one praised the American tennis sensation for an incredible French Open campaign.

When Evert hailed Gauff for her French Open achievement 

Last year, the 68-year-old American tennis player praised the world number six tennis player for making incredible progress in her game and reaching the French Open semi-finals. She also advanced to the finals of the competition. Unfortunately, Guaff was defeated by Polish tennis player Iga Swaitek, who is currently ranked as the world’s best. However, at the age of 18, making it to the French Open semifinals is a significant accomplishment.

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At that time, Evert used Twitter to send the young American star a message. She claimed that everyone on the tennis circuit was anxiously waiting for the 19-year-old tennis player to fulfill her destiny.

What do you think—will the tennis player live up to the American veteran’s expectations at this year’s French Open? Tell us your opinions in the comment section below.