Gauff talks about Alcaraz: "He is an inspiration for me, I want to have as much fun as him"

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These are good times to make history. That's what Cori Gauff must be thinking, eager to show the world that women's tennis has a privileged place reserved for her and that she possesses everything needed to forge a unique career. The American already seems like a veteran ready to emerge victorious at Roland Garros 2025, as evidenced by her words in the press conference.

It's hard to believe that Cori Gauff is only 21 years old. Her name has been resonating on the global stage since she was just a child, and her records of precocity accumulate with tremendous ease. Overshadowed by the golden era of Sabalenka and Swiatek, the American is chasing her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 2025. She is making a case for it, both in the French event and throughout the clay court swing.

- Where does her fighting spirit come from?

"I am very proud of my ability to fight on the court. I feel that the more challenging the situation I find myself in, the more likely I am to bring out the best in myself. I love winning; I am a very competitive person in all aspects of life, and my philosophy is that if I leave everything on the court and lose, that defeat will hurt much less than if I hadn't given it my all and have no regrets, which is the worst feeling a tennis player can have," she explained.

"I have always been very competitive, but I think I have improved a lot in being optimistic on the court, having a positive mindset. I have been inspired by great sports legends in general, not only by the Big 3. I pay close attention to how people like Messi, Lebron, the mentality of Kobe Bryant, and of course, Serena Williams manage their careers," detailed Coco.

- Tactical adjustments to beat Keys at Roland Garros

"I wasn't feeling the ball well at the start of the match, so I changed the string tension. From the moment I did that, my game improved, and mentally, I felt calmer. I am clear about how important it is in my game to be aggressive, even if I make mistakes. In this tournament, I am experiencing worse feelings with my serve, so I will have to keep working on it. The important thing is that I have been strong mentally and found a way to force her errors and end the match with better feelings in all my shots," commented the American.

- Views Carlos Alcaraz as an inspiration

"Following Carlos's documentary, which I haven't seen but have heard a lot about, I am trying to step out of my tennis bubble a bit and enjoy life. I have even confessed to Carlos that I want to try to have fun on the court and smile as much as he does. In general, I want to enjoy life a little more. I think he has a great philosophy, and that's something I try to take as inspiration. I don't think I could ever smile as much on the court as he does," declared Cori Gauff, who will face Loïs Boisson in the semifinals of Roland Garros 2025, in what is a great opportunity for her.

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