Raducanu and Gauff have potential to become World No.1 in future believes Porsche Tennis Grand Prix tournament director

Budding tennis stars Emma Raducanu and Coco Gauff have been tipped as potential World No.1's, according to Markus Gunthardt, tournament director of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

With Raducanu already winning a Grand Slam at the 2021 US Open, and Gauff reaching the final of last year's Roland Garros, it comes as no surprise that both are viewed as players who could dominate the women's game over the next few years.

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Both women will be competing at the Stuttgart Open, and Gunthardt expressed joy at having them participate in the tournament.

"It’s wonderful that Coco and Emma are coming," said Gunthardt. "They are two very promising players and unquestionably an enrichment for our tournament."

Furthermore, Gunthardt stated Gauff has the ability to win at Stuttgart, with her potential allowing her to even become the World No.1. He added the same could also be said about Raducanu, who struggled for most of last season but could slowly turn things around.

"Without doubt, Coco has the potential to become the world No. 1 at some stage," he said. "She has just turned 18 and has a lot of time ahead of her. The question is whether she will actually manage it as she is up against strong competition.

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"In my view, she’s a top player that is improving all the time, very athletic and a fighter and somebody that has everything it takes to establish herself at the top. She’s definitely capable of going all the way to the final here, and to winning.

"The same basically goes for Emma. She’s after all a Grand Slam winner which is not something many players can say. She’s not considered to be a clay court specialist, but if things go her way, she can go for the title despite the tough competition."