"When you play a player like her and she plays really well, there’s nothing you can do": Gauff left in tears after Ostapenko shock at Australian Open

Coco Gauff is out of the Australian Open after getting beaten by Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets and she was left in tears during the press conference after.

Gauff won an event leading up to the Australian Open and looked really excited about the first major. She had hoped to make a deep run but it won't happen as she stumbled against Ostapenko who was sensational. Speaking after the match, Gauff was overcome by emotions leaving her in tears:

“I think it’s because I worked really hard, and I felt really good coming into the tournament, and I still feel good. I still feel like I’ve improved a lot. But when you play a player like her and she plays really well, there’s nothing you can do. Every match you play a part in, but I feel like it was rough. So it’s a little bit frustrating on that part."

Read also

Prize Money Breakdown 2023 Australian Open with $76.5m in total on offer, 3.4% increase in record amount

Gauff is not going home yet as she's still in the doubles draw:

"It gives me a chance to still be around, and I definitely enjoy just competing in general. I think doubles has taught me how to play, after losing, how to play with frustration, and that’s what I felt like today. I was frustrated. So I feel like it will help me in the future. Bouncing back from a loss is difficult in a grand slam, but I’m looking forward to tomorrow."

Read also

Djokovic reveals 'specific movement' causing pain in his leg: "It happens every match"