"The athleticism is ridiculous": Coco Gauff praised by Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson

American Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson has heaped praise on the performances of young tennis star Coco Gauff.

The 19-year-old is often rated as one of the best young talents currently playing in the women’s singles category in the circuit. Olympic gold medalist Johnson was recently quoted in a report where he heaped praise on Gauff after watching her play in the recently concluded WTA Finals.

"The athleticism here is ridiculous. And this doesn’t even show the skill!” he said. "Crazy. Was in 30MPH gusting winds in Cancun.”

Gauff’s journey in Cancun, Mexico came to an end in the semifinal as she suffered a defeat to America’s Jessica Pegula in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-1. Despite that result, the Atlanta-born will be relatively satisfied with her performance in 2023 where she went on to win her maiden Grand Slam.

She lifted the US Open title in 2023 after defeating the current world number two Belarus’ Aryna Sabalenka in the final with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Other than that, she also played in the quarterfinal of the French Open where she lost to the current world number one Iga Swiatek in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 6-2.