Coco Gauff endured setbacks after an impressive clay season capped off by her victory at Roland Garros, but experienced more setbacks on grass. She was eliminated in R16 of Berlin Grass Court Championships against Xinyu Wang before suffering straight-set loss against Dayana Yastremska of World Number 31 against Dayana Yastremska at Wimbledon – with Gauff expressing displeasure for losing and being disappointed at her performance there. Reflecting back, Gauff expressed her displeasure over both sets of results by emphasizing dislike for losing and disappointment in herself and performance overall.
Gauff’s tournament experience concluded at Montreal when she lost to 18-year-old Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko in the R16, yet began Cincinnati Open with an unexpectedly early win against Xinyu Wang that could set up an opportunity against Yastremska anew; instead of approaching these matches as potential revenge matches against Yastremska however she instead views them as opportunities to gauge her game progress and gauge any changes within it. Unfortunately however this did not materialise, due to Yastremska withdrawing due to health concerns giving Gauff an unexpected relief from this anticipated match-up!
Taking advantage of this break, Gauff attended a Cincinnati Reds baseball game, her first, and shared her excitement about being there. This outing reflected Gauff’s interest in sports beyond tennis, as she has previously been seen supporting her brother Codey in his baseball commitments and even showing her soccer skills during the China Open.
Gauff also discussed how her parents encouraged her involvement in multiple sports to prevent her from specializing too early. This approach was evident when she had to miss her All-Star basketball game for the junior US Open, a tournament where she reached the finals.
The Reason Behind Yastremska’s Withdrawal Revealed
Dayana Yastremska, who had enjoyed an outstanding season despite not winning any titles, withdrew from her match against Gauff due to severe side effects caused by strong antibiotics – heart rate spikes and weakness were two such symptoms she was experiencing; upon consulting her doctors she decided it would be in her best interests to prioritize her health while simultaneously preparing for the US Open.
Gauff’s success at Cincinnati 2023 secured her another career match against Lucia Bronzetti; their rivalry has produced two victories each. Now lies an opportunity for Gauff to build upon that win by seizing upon her current form to win another Cincinnati championship and add her name to its hall of fame.