It's disappointing because it was my best serving match," concedes Gauff after her elimination in the round of 16 at the US Open
For the second year in a row, Coco Gauff was knocked out in the round of 16 at Flushing Meadows, this time soundly beaten by Naomi Osaka (6-3, 6-2).
A result far from the goals set by the world No. 3, who had hired a new coach, Gavin McMallin, before the tournament. Speaking at a press conference, Gauff shared her thoughts on the match:
"Naomi played well. It's disappointing because I felt like it was my best serving match of the tournament. I hit a lot of aces. Yes, there were a few double faults, but I considered it a good serving performance from me.
In the rallies, I think I made way too many errors. That was the area of my game I felt most confident about before the tournament. It wasn’t the level I wanted to show, but it’s a step in the right direction.
This week has been full of emotions; I might have been a bit exhausted coming onto the court. She forced me to earn every point.
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