Gauff: "More than 70% of the planet doesn't even know that I have been a champion in this tournament"

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 6 Oct 2024 | 21.59

Coco Gauff, champion in Beijing. Photo: gettyimages

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It takes something special to establish oneself in the tennis elite at 20 years old and already appear as an experienced player. Cori Gauff has achieved that, as well as winning seven out of the first eight finals she contested in WTA tournaments. She added another championship to her record in Beijing and made some interesting statements at the press conference.

Every loss by Cori Gauff is summarily judged by supposed experts, who speak of a stagnation in the American player's career. They can't see the forest for the trees. How can one demand consistently brilliant results from a 20-year-old girl who has been competing in the elite for five years already? These are the enigmas of journalism and/or fanfare that defy logic and cannot overshadow the tremendous merit of her victory in the WTA 1000 Beijing 2024, the consequences of which are very significant.

- Maximum confidence sensations during the tournament

"I played my best tennis in a long time, I am proud of how I competed because it was not an easy tournament at all. I felt incredibly comfortable throughout the week, I felt I could beat anyone, even Muchova, whom I've struggled with a lot and I find her to be a very dangerous player. I don't like facing her, I find it hard to figure out how to hurt her, but today I had remarkable focus and confidence," she stated.

- Tennis' relative importance in her life and her successes

"It helped me a lot to step onto the court relaxed knowing that I had already won a tournament of this caliber before, but also having enough maturity to know that this match wouldn't change my life. Whatever happened, I was clear that I would be proud of myself and what I did this week. Winning tournaments has made me realize that everything is great today, but tomorrow a new day will dawn, and I will be the same person. More than 70% of people won't even know that I won this tournament. Tennis cannot measure my worth as a person. When you realize that, it's easier to handle the pressure and play relaxed," admitted Gauff.

- Historical balance in finals and qualification for the WTA Finals 2024

Coming out victorious in seven out of her eight finals in WTA tournaments is something that no one had ever achieved, a fact that the American values greatly. "It's great, it excites me to know that I have broken a new record; I think records are meant to be broken," acknowledged the current number 4 in the WTA ranking, who has already secured her spot in the season-ending tournament. "It will be my third consecutive year there, something that gives me a lot of pride because each year it's harder to finish among the best. This allows me to adjust my schedule; I will only play in Wuhan before heading to Riyadh," warned Cori Gauff, the shining champion of the WTA 1000 Beijing 2024.

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