Teenager Coco Gauff ‘in best shape’ ahead of US Open

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American star who stormed onto the scene in 2019 with a sensational victory over Venus Williams is hungry to get more playing time

Coco Gauff of the US in action. Picture: CHAZ NIELL / GETTY IMAGES

“The biggest thing is just experience and continuing to get as many matches as possible,” said Gauff, who lost in straight sets in the first round of the Western & Southern Open to Maria Sakkari last week. She has found her voice as an advocate for racial justice, demanding change earlier this year amid protests and a public reckoning over race in the US after the death of George Floyd.

 

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