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Coco Gauff reveals inspiration from book after beating Jodie Burrage at Australian Open


Published on 2025-01-15 06:45:28 - MSN
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  • Coco Gauff reveals she has taken inspiration from a book she read after beating Jodie Burrage at the Australian Open on Wednesday morning. The 20-year-old, who is regarded as America's brightest tennis prospect,

Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old American tennis star, advanced to the third round of the Australian Open by defeating Britain's Jodie Burrage in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3. Following her victory, Gauff shared that she drew inspiration from the book "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, which she has been reading to gain a mental edge in her matches. She mentioned that the book's strategies help her stay focused and calm under pressure, particularly useful in the high-stakes environment of Grand Slam tournaments. Gauff's next challenge is against fellow American Alycia Parks, as she continues her quest for her first Australian Open title.

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