Coco Gauff, the American tennis sensation, revealed an unusual mindset during her merciless triumph over Sofia Kenin at the Miami Open. The world number 3 confessed that she had considered intentionally losing a game to alleviate her anxiety over the one-sided match. Gauff, however, displayed remarkable skill and composure as she swept past Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion, sealing her victory with a resounding 6-0, 6-0 scoreline in under an hour.
Following a disappointing run at Indian Wells where she was knocked out in the round of 16, Gauff bounced back with a vengeance at Miami. The Floridian, who spent her formative years honing her skills in Delray Beach, seemed to thrive in the familiar conditions, dropping a mere 18 points in the entire match and advancing to the third round without losing a single game.
Her performance in Miami starkly contrasts with her recent showing in Indian Wells, a disparity she attributes to the familiar conditions in Florida. Gauff highlighted the impact of factors such as humidity and court similarity on her game, stating, “I think it makes a difference when you’re playing in conditions you’re used to.”
インディアンウェルズでの挫折にもかかわらず、ゴーフは休暇を取り、トーナメントと重なった21歳の誕生日を祝う機会に銀の裏地を見出しました。彼女はアメリカでの成人を迎えることへの興奮、紫色が好きなためラベンダーレモンドロップを好むこと、そしてマイアミオープンに備えてマルガリータの摂取を控えなければならなかったことを共有しました。
ゴーフのマイアミオープンでの優れたパフォーマンスと、ゲーム内のメンタルゲームに関する率直な告白は、若きチャンピオンの心の中を魅力的に覗かせます。彼女は年齢を超えた成熟を示し、テニスの世界で着実に成長を続けており、ファンや専門家の注目を集めています。