Join the laugh: Coco Gauff 'forgets' crushing defeat, takes down Alexandrova

Friday, 21 June 2024 at 11:09

America’s young tennis star Coco Gauff had a hilarious reaction during a post-match interview after securing a much-needed win over Ekaterina Alexandrova. The 20-year-old is often regarded as one of the most highly-rated young players currently playing women’s tennis in the singles category.

Gauff is currently taking part in the Berlin Ladies Open where she booked her place in the quarterfinal after beating Alexandrova in the round of 16 in straight sets with a score of 7-6, 6-2 on Thursday. The win was a sweet revenge for the reigning world number two as she was defeated by the same player in the same competition in 2023 in the second-round in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-0.

Read also

Gauff was asked after the match whether last year’s result was on her mind during the contest, and she responded in a hilarious manner. “I played her here last year?” she asked. In response to that, the host stated, “Yeah, and you lost.” Gauff was quick to suggest that she could not recall anything like that by stating, “Oh, I don’t remember.”

Gauff will be hoping to go all the way to get her preparation correct for the upcoming third Grand Slam of the year. Wimbledon 2024 will begin on July 1, and players from all over the world will participate to secure the ultimate prize.

The Atlanta-born star came into this competition on the back of an impressive outing in the French Open, where her journey eventually came to an end as she lost in the semifinal to the current world number one Poland’s Iga Swiatek in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-4.

Read also

Her next-round opponent will be Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur, who booked her place in the last eight after beating Linda Noskova in the round of 16 with a score of 6-7, 6-3, 6-3. It will be the eighth meeting between the two players in professional tennis.

Gauff has a clear edge in the previous seven outings as she won on five occasions and suffered just two defeats. Their most recent meeting was in the quarterfinal of the French Open earlier this year, where the American tennis star came out on top with a score of 4-6, 6-2, 6-3.

The Tennis Letter

@TheTennisLetter

·Follow

Coco Gauff after beating Alexandrova in Berlin “The match you played against her here last year, was that on your mind?” Coco: “I played her here last year?” “Yeah. And you lost.” Coco: “Oh. I don’t remember” 😂

Watch on X

1:41 PM · Jun 20, 2024

978

Read 21 replies

Azeem Siddiqui

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.

See author's posts

claps 0visitors 0

2024 Palermo Ladies Open Entry List with Svitolina, Badosa and Stearns

Jack Draper destroys Carlos Alcaraz at Queen's and sows doubts for Wimbledon