Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka produced a final for the ages at the US Open. In a highly anticipated match that could have gone either way, both WTA stars refused to quit their fight for glory. After losing the first set, the American teenager secured a break in the fourth game and continued to hold her serve en route to a 6-3 second set win to take the match to a decider. However, amid the tense drama, it was Coco Gauff who took matters into her own hands and showed why she was the clear favorite going into the final.

Speaking on the athleticism of Coco Gauff, major tennis analysts came up with their words as they were short of appreciation for the 19-year-old. Gauff’s determined attitude and never-give-up mentality helped her make a major comeback after going down in the first set. Her maiden Grand Slam win also helped her provide a fitting answer to her doubters.

Pundits react to Coco Gauff’s insane athleticism at Arthur Ashe Stadium

Coco Gauff showed sheer resilience during her match, which made everyone a clear Coco Gauff fan. Chris Evert, during the US Open women’s singles final, said that Coco is one of the best things that the tennis world has ever seen.

Mark Petchey, another fine name in the tennis world, said that Coco Gauff is one of the finest athletes that the tennis world has ever seen. His comment highlighted the impact of the teenager in the tennis world at the moment.

Another pundit sparked his opinion, saying that Coco Gauff was giving the 2023 Australian Open women’s singles champion no choice, as she was winning her match in the best of ways. “It’s almost like Coco is winning ugly…” said Jon Wertheim.

Serena Williams‘ former coach, Rennae Stubbs, also chimed in on the Gauff vs. Sabalenka match. She highlighted the teenager’s speed as the biggest reason for her having the upper hand. Stubbs also touched on the Belarusian’s frustration at not being able to see her groundstrokes converted to winners.