{"id":30724,"date":"2022-05-31T16:54:02","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T16:54:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/coco-gauff-triumphs-in-all-american-quarterfinal-at-the-french-open-to-reach-first-grand-slam-singles-semifinal\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T16:54:02","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T16:54:02","slug":"coco-gauff-triumphs-in-all-american-quarterfinal-at-the-french-open-to-reach-first-grand-slam-singles-semifinal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/harchi90.com\/coco-gauff-triumphs-in-all-american-quarterfinal-at-the-french-open-to-reach-first-grand-slam-singles-semifinal\/","title":{"rendered":"Coco Gauff triumphs in all-American quarterfinal at the French Open to reach first grand slam singles semifinal"},"content":{"rendered":"
Now, the 18-year-old will compete in her first-ever grand slam singles semifinal following a 7-5 6-2 victory against compatriot Sloane Stephens in an all-American quarterfinal at the French Open.<\/div>\n

Gauff’s extraordinary talent has been evident since she became the youngest player in history to reach the main draw at Wimbledon three years ago – defeating Venus Williams and reaching the fourth round.<\/p>\n

In the years since, she has grappled with the pressure that arose from that feat.<\/p>\n

“Obviously I believe in myself,” she said in her post-match interview. “Even last year, I think I was too focused on trying to live up to other people’s expectations of me. Just enjoy life.<\/p>\n

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“No matter how good or how bad my career is, I think I’m a great person, and that’s a message to all young players. Your results, or your job, or how much money you make doesn’t define you as a person. As long as you love yourself, who cares what anyone else thinks? “<\/p>\n

The athleticism and power that have made Gauff such a threat were on display once again as she continued her perfect start to this year’s French Open, during which she has not yet dropped a set.<\/p>\n

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