In a stunning turn of events at Wimbledon, Coco Gauff faced a shocking defeat at the hands of Emma Navarro, causing the young American to reflect on her mental game as she prepares for a potential rematch at the US Open.
22-year-old Gauff, a rising star in the tennis world, is determined to avoid another mental collapse when she faces off against world No. 12 Navarro once again. Gauff recognizes Navarro’s recent stellar performance and is not taking her opponent lightly, despite their shared nationality.
The pair’s last encounter at Wimbledon ended in disappointment for Gauff, as Navarro secured a decisive 6-4, 6-3 victory in the round-of-16. Now, the stage is set for a rematch on the grand slam stage, this time on home turf at Flushing Meadows.
During their previous match at The Championships, Gauff started strong with an early break, taking a 3-2 lead in the opening five games. However, Gauff faltered as Navarro rallied, winning 10 of the next 14 games to clinch the win.
Since their showdown at Wimbledon, Navarro has continued her impressive form, making waves on the Tour with a semifinal appearance in Toronto and a solid run to the US Open last-16. Gauff acknowledges the challenge she faces in Navarro, especially after their previous encounter.
“In that match at Wimbledon, I feel like I mentally just literally collapsed on the court. I was very frustrated, and she played well. That was, I think to me, the best tennis she played, like that tournament,” Gauff admitted.
As the tennis world eagerly anticipates their rematch at the US Open, both players are gearing up for what promises to be an intense and thrilling battle on the court. Stay tuned as Gauff and Navarro face off once again, with high stakes and national pride on the line.