19-YO Coco Gauff’s ‘Ugly’ Winning Act Bowls Over Chris Evert and Other ESPN Analysts as America’s Grand Slam Dream Edges Closer to Reality

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.

These reactions from the legends themselves acknowledge the immense potential that Coco Gauff has and the level that she brings to every match. It is this level that saw her receive the opportunity to thank those who felt she had reached her ceiling after her wins in Cincinnati and Washington.

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Coco Gauff expressed her gratitude to those who did not believe in her

In a match that lasted 3 sets, it was Coco Gauff who had the final laugh. Amid all the twists and turns, the 19-year-old fought back to deny Sabalenka her second Grand Slam of the year. Gauff’s 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 win saw her become the first American to clinch the women’s singles event since Sloane Stephens in 2017. Thrilled by the joy, she was in complete tears after winning her maiden Grand Slam.

During the presentation ceremony, Coco Gauff said, “Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me. Like a month ago, I won a 500 title and people said I would stop at that. Two weeks ago I won a 1000 title and people were saying that was the biggest it was going to get. So three weeks later, I’m here with this trophy right now. Tried my best to carry this with grace, and I’ve been doing my best, so honestly, to those who thought they were putting water in my fire: You were really adding gas to it and now I’m really burning so bright right now.”

Thus, this sheer perseverance and focused mindset reveal the attitude Coco Gauff brings every time she plays in any tournament. With a bright future ahead of her, it is only heroics that one can expect from her now!

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