Gauff did manage to break back and then saved three match points on her own racquet to pull the deficit back to 5-2. Swiatek was not at her best, and Rybakina had a lot to do with that. 1, I think you have really nothing to lose. American teen sensation Coco Gauff has been sent packing at Melbourne Park after suffering a shock straight sets defeat on day one of the Australian Open. And look at this result. MELBOURNE: American 18th seed Coco Gauff was dumped out of the Australian Open first round on Monday in a blaze of unforced errors, losing 6-4, 6-2 to China's Wang Qiang in a huge upset. Its not in my hands so thats all I can say.. Tomorrow Rublev will look to win a sixth ATP 500 title and a 13th ATP title when he takes on Medvedev. Later on that year, Coco would go on to claim her maiden WTA title at the Linz Open in Austria. Gauff joined World No.1 Iga Swiatek as the latest big-name player to be eliminated from the women's draw after a 7-5, 6-3 defeat to Latvia's 2017 French Open champion in the last-16. Former British No.1 Laura Robson also backed Gauff to bounce back from her latest disappointment. "I think Jelena played really good tennis, and she played really aggressive. "Ranking-wise, I wasn't really thinking about me being ranked higher (than Wang)," Coco said. After the Australian Open, the 18-year-old tennis star was recently featured in an interview with The Palm Beach Post. However, another errant return on match point down handed Wang the win and left tennis fans stunned by Gauff's shock defeat. I managed to play a higher level than him today. Also, in. Watch this story 18-Year-Old Coco Gauff Dreams To Replicate Serena Williams and Naomi Osakas Fashion Feat in an Unexpected Fan Confession. The 18th seed had no answers to an. Recently, the American tennis prodigy sat down for another interview for a popular YouTube channel, in which she hailed Serena and Venus. Her next few months are quite big in the context of her season and her ranking. The 18th seed had no answers to an inspired Wang Qiang as the 110th-ranked Chinese player sealed a 6-4 6-2 boilover on Margaret Court Arena. "So I think next time coming into the first round of a slam, especially after a tough week before, I think I need to just play more free and focus on the moment. I think just everything disappointed me about today, she said. She notched eight straight wins, collecting the WTA title at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, prior to shifting her attention to Melbourne and the Australian Open. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. You will also find out what tournament Gauff is playing in next (Indian Wells) and what tournaments Coco is likely to play in for the remainder of 2023. You know, bouncing back from a loss is difficult in a Grand Slam, but I'm looking forward to tomorrow. He has completed his Very lovable guy, a great relationship with everyone. 4 Ruud loses to qualifier Daniel in Acapulco, Munar upsets top-seeded Musetti at Chile Open, Volynets def. "But today she played well. 15 Jannik Sinner. This article will look at the schedule forCoco Gauff from when she turned pro in 2018 to her most recent tournament in 2023 (Australian Open). Instead, it will be Rybakina taking on 2017 French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, a 7-5, 6-3 winner against Gauff, with a semifinal berth at stake. In men's results, 22-year-old American Sebastian Korda whose father, Petr, won the 1998 Australian Open reached his first Grand Slam quarterfinalby edging No. But, you know, when you play a player like her and she plays really well, it's like there's nothing you can do. CNN . There was moments in the match where I was getting frustrated, because I normally can problem-solve, but today I feel like I didnt have much answers to what she was doing, said Gauff, an 18-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up to Swiatek at the French Open last June. But I managed to stay composed and I am happy to be in the final tomorrow.. Coco Gauff, even if she is only 18, has had to be more patient than she planned. The world No.16 struggled to find her footing on court throughout her 6-4, 6-2, loss to Chinas Wang Qiang. Updated 24/02/2023 Career Matches Articles Videos Player & Career Overview Career Wins 65% Playing Hand Right-handed Prize Money $5,932,683 USD Singles Titles 3 The Entry List has been confirmed for the 2023 Miami Open which will take place between 22 March and 2 April as the second part of the Sunshine Double.. Iga Swiatek will be top seed after winning both tournaments last year alongside Indian Wells as well as Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka and home hopes Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. ESPN has the broadcast rights to the 2023 . But that surge didnt last long, and Rybakina took six of the matchs last seven games. USA Height 175cm (5 ft 9 in) Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. In the next, Swiatek held two break points at 15-40 but failed to convert either. Coco Gauff went down in a huge upset on day one of the Australian Open. Really one or two points can always decide [the winner] of matches like this. That said, these are Gauff's most recent doubles matches, which includes the Billie Jean King cup, as well as last year's World Tour Finals: Rybakina, meanwhile, used her big serve to produce a half-dozen aces, part of an overall 24-15 edge in total winners against Swiatek. Someone from the section of media gathered to interview her, offered Gauff a tissue before she replied: "I'm OK. We can keep going. Novak Djokovic is the mens singles reigning champion and Naomi Osaka is the womens singles reigning champion. However after a tough opening round win over Tomas Machac, Djokovic has responded in convincing fashion after defeating Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz in straight sets. But still just 18 years of age, the world No. University. On Saturday, she. Until . Gauff, the No.18 seed, was made to pay for numerous . 1 in the rankings. Should Djokovic miss the events in America, then the Serbs next tournament will be in Monte-Carlo on the 9th of April. Please check your email to verify your account! The 30-year-old has been ranked as high as 12th in the world and has won two WTA titles. MELBOURNE: Wang Qiang has her first win over a top 20 player since beating Serena Williams at Melbourne Park in 2020 after upsetting 18th-seeded Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2. World No.1 Ash Barty opens her title bid on Monday night against Ukrainian qualifier Lesia Tsurenko. Reacting to Gauff's defeat on Eurosport's coverage of the Australian Open, British tennis great Tim Henman backed the American to claim her maiden grand slam title soon. It will be the sixth time the pair will meet with Medvedev leading the current head-to-head 4-2. It was Rublevs first win over the German in six attempts as he looks to successfully defend his Dubai title. Speaking at a press conference in Serbia Djokovic was hopeful about his chances of competing in America, Everything is in process and Im really thankful to Indian Wells and Miami for their support, publicly, and they would like me to be able to play, Djokovic was quoted as saying by Sky Sports before travelling to Dubai. 25 does not properly reflect her ability or results because her championship at the All England Club in July did not come with any ranking points. It was far from a comfortable match. Swiatek is a three-time major champion, including titles at the French Open and U.S. Open last season. Gauff, who has often delivered some incredible performances, has credited the Williams sisters for inspiring her. Today I just didnt perform well.And I think learning-wise, I think theres a lot to learn from. The American tennis prodigy answered by saying, I go with whatever Serena says but I doubt the U.S. Open will be the last thing.. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. Carl Recine/Reuters. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. American teen sensation Coco Gauff has been sent packing at Melbourne Park after suffering a shock straight sets defeat on day one of the Australian Open. The 2023 Australian Open was a Grand Slam level tennis tournament held at Melbourne Park, from 16-29 January 2023. Coco Gauff | Player Stats & More - WTA Official Ranking 6 Singles Doubles Follow Coco h2h Coco Gauff UNITED STATES Height 5' 9'' 1.75m Plays Right-Handed Age 18 Mar 13 2004 Birthplace Delray Beach, Fl. Coco Gauff broke down in tears after her straight sets defeat in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, while fellow American Jessica Pegula progressed to . In the opening game, Swiatek led 40-love but got broken. This popup will automatically close .. Coco Gauff +1400. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Former World No.12 Wang Qiang surprised Coco Gauff in a first-round upset. Ostapenko set up a quarter-final showdown with Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, who swept past Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in just under 90 minutes on a stunned Rod Laver Arena. Iga Swiatek tempers high expectations - 'I'm just human'. I feel like everything was working for her today. Wang took just 38 minutes to beat the. She is now a Slam finalist and a WTA tour finalist, and she carries a weight of expectation at majors. Kim #WeStandWithLewis (@K_Thorp) January 17, 2022, Gauff played well at the start of the year. Subscribe to keep up with the latest from the Australian Open: http://bit.ly/AustralianOpenTVWelcome to the official Australian Open TV YouTube channel. "I'm excited to play doubles. American tennis star Coco Gauff lost in her first Grand Slam final appearance on Saturday, 6-1, 6-3, to Iga witek in the French Open. Junior and wheelchair players competed in singles and doubles tournaments. But her game is worthy of much more attention, as she displayed in knocking out Swiatek, one match after defeating 2022 Australian Open runner-up Danielle Collins. Momentum was firmly with Wang heading into the second set and she stormed into a 4-0 lead after just 17 minutes. In the second set, Swiatek appeared to have gotten herself back on track, going up 3-0. "I thought I played really well given the circumstances," Osaka said in an on court interview. 2020 #AusOpen quarterfinalist Wang Qiang gets a big win, beating #18 Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-2.Disappointing result for Gauff, but should be kept in immediate context of how incredible she's been:Gauff, still only 17, is the only player 18-and-under ranked inside WTA *Top 200*. I was just trying to win the match. Ostapenko was at her aggressive best, walloping 30 winners and denying Gauff on break point in seven of eight opportunities given to the American player. January 19, 2023, 11:09 PM. Coco Gauff became the first seed to depart the women's singles draw at Australian Open 2022 after a shock first-round loss to China's Wang Qiang on Monday. She also played in the final of the 2022 Roland Garros doubles event with compatriot Jessica Pegula. After breaking onto the scene in remarkable fashion in the summer of 2019, Coco Gauff is hoping that she can continue her progress by challenging for a Grand Slam title this year. "After every loss, I pretty much learn something -- and every win too," Gauff said upon falling in straight sets to Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia. Naomi Osaka Feeling More Comfortable And Positive After Opening Round Win At Australian Open, He Will Be Stronger Than Ever Serbian Players Rally Around Djokovic At Australian Open, Coco Gauff Drawing Inspiration From Her Peers In Dealing With High Expectations, (VIDEO EXCLUSIVE) Australian Open: Steve Flink On Sabalenkas Rise, Swiateks Tough Year Ahead, Coco Gauff Wins Third WTA Title in Auckland, Rafael Nadal And Carlos Alcaraz To Feature In Tennis Plays For Peace Fundraiser, WTA Guadalajara Day Three Round Up: Gauff Qualifies for WTA Finals for First Time, Coco Gauff Getting More Comfortable On US Opens Biggest Stage. "When you play a player like her and she plays really, well, it's like there's nothing you can do," Gauff said. Ostapenko was leaning on that all day and she [Gauff] didnt really have a plan in that situation. Following a surprise fourth-round exit from Australian Open, Swiatek returned with . This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff underlined their Australian Open credentials with crushing wins in the first round at Melbourne Park, but the news wasn't positive for 28th seed Amanda Anisimova. Coco Gauff was asked about her opinion on the Billie Jean King Cup that will now be held at her home city, Delray. 6 after Maria Sakkari lost in the third round in Melbourne, but Gauff will need to defend the points she earned from a deep run to the final at Roland Garros last year, and, prior to that, her third- and fourth-round berths at Indian Wells and Miami. She also struggled behind her second serve where she won just 45% of the points. https://t.co/vbXM59I2Am, Christian (@TheHallucinator) January 17, 2022, Didnt think Coco wouldve got upset like that RT @ParlayDoc: AO produces a big upset in round 1: Wang with a huge upset over Gauff. Gauff further said that the Queen of the Court has often given hints about her return to competitive tennis. Stefanos Tsitsipas battled into the Australian Open's last eight yesterday but women's top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff became the latest big-name victims. Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion, took advantage of break point opportunities of her own, going three from three in the match. Wang will play Belgiums Alison Van Uytvanck in the second round. A player who didnt play a single match after the Olympic Games last year and started this season with two consecutive first round defeats. Watch every game, set and match of the Australian Open streaming ad-free, live and on demand on Stan Sport. [I'm] a little bit frustrated, but I think I'll rewatch and see where I went wrong.". The Japanese superstar delivered a mixed bag en route to a 6-3 6-3 win over the world No.50. Meanwhile Rublev defeated Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-3 7-6(3) to secure his spot in the last four. Coco Gauff is off to a winning start to the new year after her 2022 campaign ended with a weary thud. Gauff faces. A shock to see Coco Gauff depart like that. Swiatek's defeat to Elena Rybakina made it the first Grand Slam since the Open era began in 1968 to lose the top two seeds in both the men's and women's draws before . Earlier this week, Gauff revealed she is going to hold off on college classes for a while as she looks to maintain and improve on her top-10 ranking. "I hope that she continues well in the tournament now that I'm out," Gauff smiled. January 14, 2023. in Australian Open, Tennis. In 2019 she reached the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Florida senator Rick Scott has claimed that Novak Djokovic will be unable to compete at Indian Wells and Miami despite applying for an exemption. Click here to sign up to our newsletter for all the latest and breaking stories from Australia and around the world. You only need to look at how she finished last season, said Robson. Medvedev only committed 12 unforced errors in comparison to Djokovics 38 as he secured a straight sets victory in 95 minutes. The BNP Paribas Open takes place on the 8th of March while the Miami Open takes place on the 21st of March. The Russian secured an impressive victory over Djokovic, with the Serb losing his first match since November. Taking note of their dominating style of playing, the tennis prodigy has tried to bring those aspects to her own game. I tried my best in the moment to combat that. The 18th seed Gauff, the only player in the WTA top 200 younger than 18, fell to Chinese Wang Qiang 6-4, 6-2. 31 Yoshihito Nishioka 6-0, 6-0, 7-6 (4). It all came so seemingly easy forIga Swiatek last season two Grand Slam trophies, eight titles overall, a 37-match winning streak, a lengthy stay at No. The tournament takes place for the 110th time and is the first Grand Slam of the year. Next for Djokovic will be either Borna Coric or Daniil Medvedev in what promises to be a thrilling semi-final. She became the second teenager to make a WTA 500-level in the season after Coco Gauff. Gauff is on a seven-match winning streak in 2023 and eyeing a first major win of her own after reaching her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros in 2022, before losing to Poland's Iga. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website.