"She just turns it around so quickly" - Laura Robson lauds Coco Gauff's resiliency following disappointing US Open performance
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Although American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff failed to successfully defend her US Open title at this year's Grand Slam event, her mentality and indomitable spirit have seen her bounce back in record time, according to former player Laura Robson.
Gauff stunned the tennis community when she won her maiden Grand Slam title at last year's US Open tournament. However, the Atlanta native was unable to replicate her form this year at Flushing Meadows, suffering a shocking fourth round loss to compatriot Emma Navarro.
Robson impressed by Gauff's ability to overcome mental challenges
In an appearance on the Sky Sports Tennis podcast, the retired British player heaped praise on Gauff's ability to bounce back after a disappointing performance at a tournament.
"On the court she just couldn’t get herself out of her own head [at the US Open]," said Robson. "You could tell she was overthinking the serve and overthinking the forehand. If you go on court feeling that way, it’s definitely not going to get any better in front of 22,000 people on Arthur Ashe.
“But just her ability to reset every time impresses me so much. The fact she can have that happen and then a couple of weeks later in Beijing win the tournament with hardly any expectations but still the same tennis, it’s not like you can change anything in that space of time. It was kind of the same last year, where she just turns it around so quickly and that is all to do with mindset."
“But just her ability to reset every time impresses me so much. The fact she can have that happen and then a couple of weeks later in Beijing win the tournament with hardly any expectations but still the same tennis, it’s not like you can change anything in that space of time. It was kind of the same last year, where she just turns it around so quickly and that is all to do with mindset."
Gauff is currently competing at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek in the group stage to secure her second win and qualify for the semifinals at the event.
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