Coco Gauff finds tennis simple amidst others’ family struggles.
Tennis Star Coco Gauff Shares Her Motivation for Success
Tennis sensation Coco Gauff recently opened up about what drives her to perform at her best during a press conference following her impressive victory in the U.S. Open women’s semifinals. The 19-year-old athlete defeated Jelena Ostapenko with a score of 0-6, 2-6, showcasing her incredible skills on the court.
During the press conference, a reporter inquired about the role of practice in Gauff’s exceptional performance. In response, she provided a profound insight into her mindset and motivation.
“I think it’s just putting my life into perspective. I mean, at first, I used to think negative things like why is it so much pressure, why is this so hard, blah blah blah,” Gauff shared. “And I realized that this isn’t, like in a way it’s pressure, but it’s not — I mean, there’s people struggling to feed their families. There’s people who don’t know when the next meal is going to come from. There’s people who have to pay their bills. That’s real pressure. That’s real hardship. That’s real life.”
“I’m in a very privileged position. I’m getting paid to do what I love, and that’s something that I don’t take for granted,” Gauff added, emphasizing her gratitude for the opportunities she has been given.
Ranked sixth in the Women’s Tennis Association, Gauff explained that she gained this perspective by observing the situation in New York, where the tournament takes place. Comparing it to her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, she acknowledged the stark differences and expressed her appreciation for her current circumstances.
Breaking records has become somewhat of a habit for Gauff. At just 15 years old, she became the youngest player to qualify for the main Wimbledon draw since its establishment in 1968. Two years later, at 17, she secured a spot in the Tokyo Olympics but unfortunately had to withdraw due to contracting COVID-19. At the time, she held the title of the youngest player ranked in the top 100 by the Women’s Tennis Association and achieved a career-high ranking of world No. 23 in singles tennis.
On Thursday, Gauff faced off against Karolina Muchova, continuing her remarkable journey in the world of tennis.
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