Coco Gauff details strenuous trip from WTA Finals in Texas to Glasgow for Billie Jean King Cup - "23 hours later, we finally made it"

American tennis sensation Coco Gauff took to social media to inform fans about her arduous journey from Texas to Glasgow for the Billie Jean King Cup, where she will be representing Team USA.

The 18-year old will join her compatriots Danielle Collins, Madison Keys, Caty McNally, and Taylor Townsend as they aim to take the trophy home. Gauff revealed that it took her 23 hours to reach the Scottish capital, after her being in Texas for the WTA Finals.

"23 long hours later on a plane or in an airport, we finally made it. Go Team USA," she wrote on Instagram.

The 2022 edition of the Billie Jean King Cup has been shrouded in controversy with many players, including World No.1 Iga Swiatek, who voiced her displeasure over the scheduling of the event.

World No.3 Jessica Pegula also recently withdrew from the event and applauded Swiatek for raising the issue.

"It’s great that she spoke on that subject," remarked Pegula. "Just to let everyone know that it’s affecting her, affecting players. I’m sure it wasn’t easy for her deciding not to represent Poland. That means it needs to change - for someone like that to stand up."