Coco Gauff set to begin 2020 season at ASB Classic in Auckland

Sunday, 24 November 2019 at 14:40

Coco Gauff is set to make her first appearance of the 2020 season at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, it has been revealed.

Gauff had an exceptional rise to prominence this year with brilliant performances at Wimbledon and US Open.

ASB Classic Tournament Director, Karl Budge gave his reaction to the news that Gauff will be coming to the country for the first time and said she is probably the most in demand player on tour at the moment.

"Coco is probably the most in demand player on tour at the moment. She was the front page of almost every global publication after her Wimbledon triumphs and set the sport alight. We have had some superstars come through Auckland early in their careers, however Coco may well be the best of them all' stated Budge.

Gauff also gave her reaction to being involved in Auckland and she said that she can't wait to start her season in Auckland after hearing great things.

“I can’t wait to start my season in Auckland. 2019 was such an incredible year and I achieved so many of the goals that I had set for myself. Wimbledon was obviously a highlight as was capturing my first WTA title. However I have a number of goals and things that I am working on in my game, and I can’t wait to start my 2020 year at the ASB Classic” said Gauff.

“So many players talk about Auckland. I have not been before so this will be cool to experience” she continued.

https://twitter.com/ASB_Classic/status/1198302168362749955?s=20

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