Teenager Coco Gauff ‘in best shape’ ahead of US Open
American star who stormed onto the scene in 2019 with a sensational victory over Venus Williams is hungry to get more playing time
30 August 2020 - 16:37
New York — Sixteen-year-old Coco Gauff said her game is the “best it’s ever been”, as she aims to build on her Grand Slam success when the US Open kicks off on Monday.
Gauff, who stormed onto the scene in 2019 when she beat her idol, Venus Williams, at Wimbledon and went on to reach the fourth round of the tournament, told reporters she’s hungry to get more playing time as she develops her craft...
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