"It's gonna be a long but good one" - Coco Gauff kicks off training sessions ahead of 2023 season

World No.7 Coco Gauff has begun her preparations for the upcoming year. The American finished the 2022 season on a rough note after losing all her matches at the WTA Finals.

With new goals and expectations for 2023, Gauff officially began her preseason on November 28 and announced the same on social media.

"First official day of preseason and lol it's gonna be a longgg but good one," the 18-year-old wrote.

Despite the disappointing ending, Gauff still had a successful 2022 season. The American made her first Major final at the French Open and rose to a career-high ranking of No. 4 in October.

Gauff also struck up an excellent doubles partnership with Jessica Pegula. The pair won titles in Doha, Toronto, and San Diego and finished runner-up at Roland Garros. Gauff achieved the No. 1 doubles ranking earlier in the season and ended it ranked No. 4.

The Atlanta, Georgia native hopes to kick off her 2023 campaign in Auckland as she has confirmed her participation at the ASB Classic, which will run from January 2-14, 2023.