"Don't think anything I'll do will compare": Coco Gauff doesn't see herself matching Serena Williams' illustrious career
WTAWednesday, 21 February 2024 at 05:00
America’s young tennis star Coco Gauff believes that she can
never win enough to be able to compete with someone like Serena Williams.
The 19-year-old is often regarded as the most highly-rated
player currently playing in the women’s singles category.
Gauff was recently quoted in a report where she stated that she
would like to be in conversation of great players once her career comes
to an end but admitted that she is not looking to compete with the achievements
of Serena who is often regarded as the greatest player in the history of women’s
tennis.
“I think for me greatness is… I think multiple people can be
great,” said Gauff. “Obviously, there's only going to be one greatest of all
time and I just feel like no matter what I do, I don't think anything I’ll do
will compare to what Serena [Williams] did for the sport and the game and with
the amount of times she won.
“But I definitely would like to be, when I retire, people,
when they think of the best players, I'd like to be in that conversation. So
hopefully I can do better and continue to do better.
“It's a big goal.
It's a lot to try to do. But again, I feel like if I put a ceiling on
something, then I'll stop at that ceiling or even worse, stop under it. So I
just want to make things as limitless as possible. And at the end, when I put
my racquets up, I can say I did everything I could to do all the things I
wanted to.”
Azeem Siddiqui is a seasoned sports journalist and data analyst with a strong background in both digital media and live sports production.
He began his journalism career working with partners of The New York Times and has since contributed to several leading international sports publications, including Fox Sports Asia, Calciomercato, and GiveMeSport. Since 2023, Azeem has been part of the TennisUpToDate team, where he has played a key role in sustaining the platform’s growth and ensuring tennis fans receive timely and reliable coverage of the sport’s biggest stories.
In addition to his editorial work, Azeem has extensive experience as a data analyst in live sports broadcasting—particularly in cricket—where he combines analytical precision with creative storytelling. He has collaborated with multiple production companies and cricket boards worldwide, delivering real-time insights and data-driven narratives during live match coverage.
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