Former World No. 4 Coco Gauff faced off against the 2021 US Open winner Raducanu in the second round of the Melbourne Major where the American comfortably beat the Brit, 6-3 7-6, to qualify for the third round of the Grand Slam.
Petchey, a former British tennis professional, turned to social media to share his opinion on the match played between the duo. The 52-year-old expressed his displeasure at the quality of the clash between the two youngsters.
He said that although he approves of Gauff and Raducanu’s rivalry, he was not at all impressed by the match’s standards.
The Brit voiced his hope for a better performance in their next encounter.
Coco Gauff lends her support to Emma Raducanu after the Brit’s exit from the Australian Open
Following her win over 20-year-old Raducanu at the Australian Open 2023, Coco Gauff spoke out in support of the former World No. 10 after their match.
Raducanu burst into the limelight after winning the 2021 US Open after qualifying for the main draw as a qualifier. However, since her triumph in New York, the Brit has failed to replicate her form and glory in subsequent tournaments.
Gauff reflected on the situation and sympathized with Raducanu by stating how the press and also the people always demand the Brit to repeat her 2021 glory. Gauff, 18, has herself been subject to harsh criticism from the media as well as fans whenever she has failed to perform upto her expectations.
The American noted the pressure involved when you move into the top tier of tennis after playing as a junior.
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