Gauff wants to go for more: "I am happy with what I have done, but not satisfied"

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Coco Gauff has not quite taken off in this 2025. Since her elimination in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open against Paula Badosa, the American has two wins in her last five matches. This was evident in Indian Wells where, despite the support of the fans, she fell in the round of 16 against Belinda Bencic (6-3, 3-6, 4-6). Nevertheless, the world number three has another chance to redeem herself in front of the American crowd at the Miami Open, although she will face a tough debut against Sofia Kenin or Petra Kvitova. Even so, the Atlanta native remains calm and optimistic upon her arrival in Florida and also spoke about the new rising star on the circuit and reigning Indian Wells champion: Mirra Andreeva.

Optimistic about the Miami Open

"I don't think it's pressure for me to play here or anywhere else. There will be people supporting me. Here, I have always faced tough opponents. It's a challenging tournament after a season with four consecutive WTA 1000 events. It's a bit tough, but I feel very fresh. Although I exited early in Indian Wells, it gives me more time to improve and have a good week here."

About the new WTA sensation: Mirra Andreeva

"She's doing very well and doesn't need much advice. When I was in her position, I never liked people giving me advice in public. They told me to my face. I'm only four years older than her, so there's not much I can tell her that she doesn't already know. She's a talented player, has a great all-court game, and feels confident."

Despite her experience, she's only 21 years old

"Since I started so young, I think people forget my age, so maybe I don't get the same attention as others on the circuit. I still feel young. Honestly, I think on the circuit I feel middle-aged. I've been a pro for six years, but I'm still 21, which also means I make mistakes like a 21-year-old player. I should be there at 21, but most of the girls doing well right now and striving are older."

She doesn't dwell on her string of poor results

"I'm very calm. Honestly, I'm not happy with the recent results, but it's one of those things that happen. Throughout my career, I've had ups and downs. If I weren't one of the top five players, we wouldn't be talking about it. That's what being at the top entails. Winning is expected, and I expect to win. There are good weeks and bad weeks. That's life in general. I'd love to be perfect and perform perfectly all the time, but unfortunately, it's not like that. So I strive to achieve perfection, knowing I won't succeed, but I try to get as close as possible."

Always bold and competitive

"I'm very happy with my career. I'm a very future-oriented and goal-oriented person. There are many things I want to do. I would say I'm happy with what I've done, but not satisfied," confesses Gauff, who despite having a Grand Slam (US Open 2023) under her belt, always wants more. In the Miami Open, she will have a chance to reaffirm herself as one of the best players on the circuit, despite her inconsistent start to the season.
 

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