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Coco Gauff has established her hold in both the Singles and the Doubles categories on the court. However, her astounding Singles run this year at the US Open is making people cross their fingers on-court as she strides with a sure footing in the major. Her Doubles pairing with Jessica Pegula has time and again rejuvenated the excitement around the category. But tennis pundits and experts feel that it might not be the best call for her singles run.

Gauff’s fans have similar reactions around the same as they worry about her prospects of a first Grand Slam title. Though Gauff and Pegula’s run has come to an end in the quarter-finals of the US Open doubles, this matter of burning the candle on both ends has left fans wondering about her well-being.

Fans dwell on tennis pundits’ worries for the two-pronged run by Coco Gauff

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The American tennis sensation has made it to the semi-finals of the US Open. Coco Gauff is all set to face off against French Open finalist Karolina Muchova. On the other hand, she recently lost along with her partner Jessica Pegula in the doubles quarter-finals. Now, tennis experts and pundits are worried about the impact her doubles run might have on her singles run – with fans chiming in as well.

 

One fan stated their worry about her upcoming match with Muchova, saying, “I was wondering the same thing.” Another fan had a bizarre wish that did not work in Gauff’s favor. However, their motive of looking at the larger picture was clear. The fan wanted Gauff to have time to recuperate for her upcoming Singles semi-finals.

Renowned tennis journalist Jose Morgado also expressed his concern for Gauff’s Singles bid. He pointed out the grueling weather conditions at the US Open which led Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev to suffer the brunt of the heat. Medvedev even had to call for a doctor twice during his match.

However, there was yet another fan who looked at the situation from a different angle.

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Instead of owing a possible mishap to her Doubles run, they focused on the training schedule which takes a toll on the players.

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Yet again, there was a fan who wondered about Andre Agassi’s former coach Gilbert’s take on Gauff’s situation as an outsider. They pointed out his role as a coach and wished he would stick to that.

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What do you think about Coco Gauff’s grind to take part in both Singles and Doubles categories? Do you think it is affecting her Singles’ performance? Drop your thoughts below in the comments section!

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