Why is Coco Gauff restricted?

Rising star Coco Gauff announced Sunday afternoon she won’t be able to compete at the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for the coronavirus. Gauff, 17, was to compete in singles and doubles at her first Olympics. It will be staged without spectators, in keeping with Olympic pandemic restrictions.

At what age did Coco Gauff turn pro?

American Coco Gauff is a professional tennis player who rose to prominence with a win over Venus Williams at Wimbledon when she was just 15.

Who is the 15 year old tennis player?

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Gauff first made tennis history during her Wimbledon debut at age 15 in 2019—the youngest to play at the tournament in 28 years. The teenager, who many call a tennis prodigy, conquered the legendary Venus Williams, 6-4 6-4, in a staggering first-round match.

What titles has Coco Gauff won?

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Coco Gauff/Grand slams won (singles)

Where is Coco Gauff from?

Atlanta, GA
Coco Gauff/Place of birth

Did Coco Gauff turn pro?

She also won a junior Grand Slam doubles title at the 2018 US Open, this time partnering with McNally. Gauff made her WTA Tour debut in March 2019 at the Miami Open and won her opening match….Coco Gauff.

Why is Cori Gauff called Coco?

President applauds Cori Gauff and calls her ‘Coco’ Cori Gauff comes from a family of athletes. Her father was a basketball player and mother was a gymnast. Gauff, who was inspired by Venus and adored the Williams sisters, took up tennis at 6, even though her dad wanted her to play basketball.

Did Coco Gauff win her tennis match?

BNP Paribas Open: Coco Gauff wins her debut match in three sets at Indian Wells. As Coco Gauff was losing control of the second set against Caroline Garcia on Stadium Court at Indian Wells on Saturday, Tennis Channel commentator Pam Shriver noted that the 17-year-old American has never been afraid of a comeback.