"I'm not going to sit here and be like, 'Oh, I'm shocked": Gauff on being mentioned alongside Serena Williams after making US Open semi-final
WTAThursday, 07 September 2023 at 07:30
America’s young tennis star Coco Gauff has stated that she
is no longer surprised after being mentioned in the same conversation as the
former world number one Serena Williams.
The 19-year-old has been a real sensation in the ongoing US
Open 2023 where she has booked her place in the semifinal after defeating Latvia’s
Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets with a score of 6-0, 6-2.
That victory put Gauff just one win away from becoming the
youngest to reaching the US Open final since 1999 when Serena cemented her place
in the grand finale of the mega-event in New York.
Gauff was quoted in a report where she stated that it is
still nothing short of an honour to be named with someone like Serena who is
arguably the greatest women’s player in the history of the sport.
"It means a lot to me,” she said. “I mean, being in any
sentence with her is great. I mean, she's the greatest player of all time. You
know, I'm nothing close to that yet. I'm just really honored to be in the same
sentence as her.
"It's something that I'm used to a lot. So, you know,
I'm not gonna sit here and be like, 'Oh, I'm shocked', but I feel like a lot of
the stats have aligned with her, and people find new things to think about.
"I
was the first teenager in the quarters and now semis, so I'm guessing if I win,
they're going to be, like, finals. It's just going to keep going.
"Like I said, I never take it for granted. She's my
idol. I think if you told me when I was younger that I would be in these same
stat lines as her, I would freak out. But it is a cool moment to have that stat
alongside her.”
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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