Gauff Calls 3-Set Win a Physical Test as Paris Favorite Since Age 10

5 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 28

Coco Gauff said her latest match was a tough, physical three-set test that demanded patience against Mayar Sherif, whom she described as a player who never gives away an easy point.
Shoulder-high rallies defined much of the contest, Gauff joked, saying she hoped her team noticed how muscular her arms looked after hitting so many balls from above that height.
Asked about expectations, the 22-year-old pushed back, saying she had none and was simply having fun despite arriving as one of the tournament's leading contenders.
Paris still sits at the center of her affection: Gauff said she has been visiting since childhood and has considered it her favorite city since age 10, with several French staffers in her team.

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