January 27th 2024.
The world of tennis is buzzing with excitement as 19-year-old Coco Gauff continues to make her mark on the sport. On January 21st, she added another impressive accomplishment to her already impressive resume by securing a dominating fourth round victory at the Australian Open. This feat has not been achieved by anyone since the legendary Serena Williams over 20 years ago.
According to reports from Tennis World, Gauff's latest triumph came in the form of a 6-1, 6-2 win over opponent Magdalena Fręch, earning her a spot in the quarterfinals. This marks her sixth Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance as a teenager in the 21st century, a feat only shared by Williams and Kim Clijsters since 2000.
Gauff's match against Fręch was nothing short of spectacular. She took control of the game from the very first serve, breaking Fręch's serve in the opening game and never letting up. With another break in the fifth and seventh games, Gauff easily claimed the first set 6-1. The second set followed a similar pattern, with Gauff securing a break in the fourth game and ultimately winning 6-2 with a final break in the last game.
In the quarterfinals, Gauff will face Marta Kostyuk, whom she has previously defeated in straight sets during their match in Adelaide in 2022. According to Tennis World, given Gauff's impressive form after winning the Auckland tournament and not dropping a set in Melbourne, she is expected to once again come out on top and advance to her first ever Australian Open semifinal.
Gauff, who will be turning 20 in March, made her first Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance at the 2021 French Open. Since then, she has consistently reached at least the quarterfinals in the past three years at the French Open and made it to the final eight at the U.S. Open for the past two years.
In a related story, Gauff's success at Wimbledon continues to make headlines. She recently triumphed over her Romanian opponent, adding another impressive victory to her already impressive track record. It's clear that Gauff is a rising star in the world of tennis, and with her talent and determination, she is well on her way to becoming a household name in the sport. Stay tuned for more updates on Gauff's journey to greatness.
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