"There is no reason to hit the panic button": Coco Gauff should look to bigger picture despite Siniakova loss says Coco Vandeweghe
WTAThursday, 15 February 2024 at 04:30
Former world number nine CoCo Vandeweghe has urged America’s
young tennis star Coco Gauff to not hit the panic button after a difficult
outing in Doha.
The 19-year-old is often regarded as one the most
highly-rated young tennis players currently playing in the women’s singles
category. She lived up to the hype last year when she won the US Open after
defeating the current world number two Aryna Sabalenka in the final with a
score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Gauff had a disappointing outing in the ongoing Qatar Open where
she was knocked out after losing in the round of 32 to the Czech Republic’s Katerina
Siniakova in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
Vandeweghe was recently quoted in a report where she backed
the youngster to return to her very best in the near future.
“There is nothing better than coming into the US swing of
Indian Wells and Miami for Coco Gauff right now,” she said. “It is going to be
really important for her to manage the expectations going forward into the rest
of the year. It’s a long year, it’s a marathon not a sprint so I definitely
agree that there is no reason to hit the panic button.
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“Yes, you don’t want to go out early, especially at a 1000
event as they are few and far between and you really want to excel at those
1000s, but we have to manage the expectations of Coco Gauff. Yes, she is a
Grand Slam champion, but she is still very young in her career.
“She needs to beat these players and not go down too much to
these players because once these WTA players see a chink in the armour – as
great as Coco is right now – they will pounce on those opportunities and won’t
be afraid of her moving forward at the Grand Slams where everyone wants to play
great tennis.”
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.
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