Doubles icon Mike Bryan thinks Coco Gauff will have “something to prove” this summer but adds that he has zero doubts that the 20-year-old will go out there and perform well for her nation.
At this year’s Paris Olympics, reigning US Open champion and current world No. 2 Gauff will be the biggest tennis name representing her nation and she is set to enter the event among the favorites for the gold medal. And since Gauff is also set to team up with world No. 6 Jessica Pegula in the women’s doubles event, the 20-year-old American will also be a favorite for the gold medal there since she and her 30-year-old compatriot have been one of the best doubles teams when they play together.
But Gauff may not only play in the singles and women’s events doubles – but also in the mixed doubles event, according to Bryan – who won 17 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles and five more in mixed doubles.
In the past, Gauff had a few really strong runs at Roland Garros – where the Olympic tennis event will be taking place. But both times, it was Iga Swiatek who ended runs – the American lost to the Pole in the 2022 French Open final and this year’s French Open semifinal, respectively.
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