The Tennis Podcast US Open Day 5 - Stress, tears and turmoil can’t stop Coco Gauff
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Aug 29, 2025 Coco Gauff steals the spotlight with an emotional triumph over Donna Vekic, battling anxiety and showcasing remarkable resilience. The discussion reflects on Iga Swiatek’s struggles and Karolina Muchova’s extraordinary win. Men’s matches heat up too, with Jannik Sinner impressively shutting down Alexei Popyrin and a tense atmosphere surrounding five-set losses for Khachanov and Tsitsipas. The hosts also dive into thrilling upcoming matches and the unpredictable landscape of rising talents in tennis.
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Coco Gauff's Mental Resilience
- Coco Gauff is winning matches despite a deep serving and anxiety crisis, showing mental resilience over technical form.
- Her home slam status amplifies pressure so emotional management now matters as much as technique.
Tears During Vekic Match
- Coco Gauff cried and heaved on court during a medical timeout while Vekic received treatment.
- She practiced serves mid-timeout, broke back and stole the set amid visible distress.
Be Real With Team During Changes
- Be honest about your feelings during technical change rather than forcing false positivity.
- Use realism to guide coaches and adjustments, as Gauff said she won't 'do false positive.'