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Coco Gauff took control of her destiny last year, when she won the first Major of her young career at the US Open. The American star also started 2024 on the right foot, winning the ASB Classic in Auckland and reaching the quarterfinals at the Australian Open 2024, where she will face Marta Kostyuk tomorrow.
Rick Macci published a post on X in which he shared his admiration for Coco and for the legendary Serena Williams. The former coach of the 23-time Slam champion said how Coco and Serena are two gems carved from the same stone, he also praised Gauff’s speed, comparing her to that of an Olympian.
“Coco Gauff is an Olympic sprinter with a racket in her hand. Serena Williams is an Olympic champion with a racket in her hand. Both are gems cut from the same stone.”
@CocoGauff is an Olympic Sprinter with a racquet in her hand. @serenawilliams is an Olympic Champion with a racquet in her hand. Both GEMS cut from the same stone.
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) January 21, 2024
Even before her victory at Flushing Meadows, Coco was widely considered Serena Williams’ heir. And today that belief has increased even more. The young US tennis star can aspire to have an extraordinary career. Talent, age, mental strength, physical…
