Coco Gauff, the 22-year-old American tennis player, has given her opponent Maya Joint a clever trick to upset Serena Williams at Wimbledon. Gauff believes the key to success lies in not getting distracted by the scoreboard.
What happened?
Gauff, who beat Serena's sister Venus at the Championships as a 15-year-old, reflected on her experience and advised Joint to focus on her game rather than the occasion.
Why it matters for Coco Gauff
The Williams sisters have had a significant impact on Gauff's career, with Gauff admitting she played the sport because of them and still looks up to them.
What comes next?
Gauff is set to begin her own campaign against Tamara Korpatsch, whom she has played only once before, en route to her first ever WTA title in Linz in 2019. Gauff said she will watch Korpatsch's recent matches to prepare for their upcoming match.
Gauff's advice to Joint is to not look at the scoreboard and to go into the match with the belief that she can win. She also emphasized the importance of expecting Serena to play great tennis.
The Williams sisters are back at Wimbledon this year, with Serena making her comeback against Joint in the opening round. Gauff acknowledged that playing a Williams sister is never easy, especially on Centre or Court 1.
Gauff has only played Korpatsch once before, and that was in the qualifying round in Linz in 2019. Korpatsch won that match, but Gauff went on to make the main draw as a lucky loser and won her first WTA title.
Gauff will face Korpatsch on June 26, and she is determined to make a strong start to her Wimbledon campaign. With her experience and advice, Gauff is ready to take on the challenge and make a deep run in the tournament.
The match between Serena and Joint is highly anticipated, and Gauff's advice could make a significant difference in the outcome. As the tournament progresses, fans will be watching closely to see how Gauff and the other players perform.
Gauff's ranking as world No.7 is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. She is one of the top players in the world and is expected to make a strong run in the tournament.
The Wimbledon tournament is one of the most prestigious events in tennis, and Gauff is excited to be a part of it. With her experience and skills, she is ready to take on the best players in the world and make a deep run in the tournament.