"He's my favourite person in the tennis world" - Coco Gauff on Rafael Nadal

Coco Gauff is a huge admirer of Rafael Nadal and she confirmed this at Wimbledon when asked about his Roland Garros triumph.

Admiring Rafael Nadal as a tennis player is nothing strange and many have done it. Swiatke beat Gauff in the Roland Garros final and they both adore Nadal with Gauff even calling him a great competitor.

She explained:

"I admire his ability to raise the bar, again and again, it's inspiring how he recovers from every blow. When I saw what happened in Rome, I honestly must say that I saw it impossible that I could win in Paris. Seeing how he limped and didn't leave the track was inspiring, that shows how he thinks about the fans and the love and respect he feels for this sport. He is an impressive competitor, a great person and a magnificent representative of this sport."

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Coco Gauff also spoke about how Nadal is her favourite person in the tennis world. She also highlighted the workout regiment of the Spaniard and the sheer intensity of the training:

"He's my favourite person in the tennis world. Witnessing a workout of his is an unforgettable experience because the intensity he puts into all his shots is incredible. I have had the honour of seeing him very closely, of training by his side, and in each break, I took the opportunity to observe his attitude. It's funny to see how it inspires others. All the players who train with him take it very seriously and concentrate on practice as if it were a match.

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