After the US Open title, 19-year-old Coco Gauff is ready to roar like a true champion once again. After raising the standard and winning her maiden Grand Slam championship a few weeks ago, she is making every effort to give her best performance on the tennis court. But while she is trying to handle things her own way, there might be a little problem that has raised concerns in the tennis world.
Recently, as the third-ranked tennis player was playing at the Beijing Open, something unexpected happened that put the tennis fans into panic mode. Let’s take a look at what happened at Gauff’s match, which left tennis fans perplexed about her first victory after the US Open.
Coco Gauff’s gaffe causes panic among tennis fans
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The US Open champion recently got back on the tennis court after her big Grand Slam victory. She played her first-round match at the Beijing Open against Ekaterina Alexandrova. While the match was quite interesting, there was a startling moment in the match that made tennis fans worry about Gauff’s victory.
When the match started, everything was going great. But suddenly the score chart started rising from the other end, and her opponent started scoring points, making fans panic about what would happen by the end of the match. Looking into that, a lot of fans took to their Twitter accounts to share their worry and mixed reactions over the American tennis sensation’s sudden fumbling in between the matches. Here are those comments.
A fan talked about how suddenly the score chart went awry when everything was practically going right for Gauff. He wrote, “Why am I seeing 3-4 notifications on the Gauff game. She led 4-0.”
Why am I seeing 3-4 notifications on the gauff game. She led 4-0.
— Big Dawg ☄ (@DawgTipster_) October 2, 2023
Meanwhile, a fan also made fun of the 19-year-old tennis player for this sudden twist in the match. The fan mentioned, “Coco Gauff is too funny man.”
Coco Gauff is too funny man
— Hon. Odunwire Fogo Bombastic (@itsnotore) October 2, 2023
In addition, just like any other devoted fan of the recent US Open champion, a fan was not happy with the sudden downfall. “Gauff lose this first set ima be so pi**ed,” he added.
Gauff lose this first set ima be so pissed.
— Judy (@gotbOOty_) October 2, 2023
Fans were not able to believe how there were a lot of chances for the American teenage sensation to win the match with ease, but things changed in the blink of an eye. A fan wrote, “Coco gauff bi**h ass was just up 4-0 now it’s 4-4… come on bro.”
Coco gauff bitch ass was just up 4-0 now it’s 4-4… come on bro
— $tyzzyDeNiro (@honestymuzik) October 2, 2023
While another one could not believe his eyes, as this happened against the 28-year-old Russian tennis player. “Gauff *4-0 40/15 to *4-4 against Alexandrova.”
Gauff *4-0 40/15 to *4-4 against Alexandrova. pic.twitter.com/ED9jN8AM5y
— Steve (@Ace_Previews) October 2, 2023
Apart from this, few fans took this situation in a lighthearted manner. “Coco, why the choke likeeeee,” a fan wrote.
coco, why the choke likeeeee pic.twitter.com/DW9n2E9HkZ
— ostaveit (@iamgomas) October 2, 2023
Nevertheless, even after creating such a panicky situation, the match ended in favor of the reigning US Open champ.
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Despite a concerning drop in form, Gauff came back stronger
Just after going down 3-4 in the first set, Gauff didn’t let anyone take away her victory. She came back stronger and regrouped herself at the right time to win the first set. After enduring a tough start, the third-ranked tennis player won the first set with a 7-5 lead.
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Following that, she successfully moved into the second round by defeating Alexandrova in the second set 6-3. Do you think the poor start to her match would resurface in the rest of the tournament? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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