Coco Gauff to face Grand Slam champion in Miami

Coco Gauff is getting ready for the Miami Open after celebrating her 21st birthday. She will face a former Grand Slam champion in her second round, either Sofia Kenin or Petra Kvitova. Gauff recently mentioned that people often worry about her when she has a few losses in a row. She laughed off concerns, saying, “I just lost a couple of matches! I’m chillin’.” She recognizes that losing is part of tennis and that she has had ups and downs throughout her career. Gauff has been working on changes to her game, including adjusting her coaching staff and improving her second serve. She aims to perform better after a recent tough match against Olympic gold medalist Belinda Bencic, where she lost in three sets. The Miami Open feels like her home tournament to Gauff, who has a mixed record there. Despite the pressure of high expectations, she remains focused on her performance and improving her game. Gauff understands that being a top player comes with expectations, and she is committed to meeting them.