Coco Gauff has made improvements to her serving and her forehand. And the strides in both of those areas are among the reasons she's considered one of the few women ready to challenge two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Australian Open.

Given everything she has already achieved in her fledgling career – and the weight of expectation she has borne as one of tennis’ rising superstars – it’s sometimes easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still only 20 years old.

Coco Gauff defended Iga Swiatek's quality of play and innocence in the doping scandal during a press conference at the Australian Open.

Those were just the second and third wins for Gauff over the Pole, who had previously won 11 of their 12 meetings. Many have questioned if Swiatek was playing with the same level

American tennis star Coco Gauff said she feels confident going into the upcoming Australian Open after a bright start to the new season.

The Australian Open is looming, and the 2025 tennis season has already erupted with a palpable sense of anticipation. The post Coco Gauff Keeps Rivalry With Iga Swiatek’s Aside as She Defends Her Amidst the Doping Saga Ahead of the Australian Open appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Former British No 1 Laura Robson thinks Coco Gauff “looks incredibly confident” ahead of the 2025 Australian Open as she assessed that the American star has “transformed her game.” Gauff made a perfect start to her campaign by inspiring the United States to win the United Cup with some outstanding performances.