The third-seeded Cori Coco Gauff (USA) lost to Caroline Garcia (France) in the Round of 16 at the WTA 1000 Miami Open. The American tennis talent lost by 1-2 (3:6, 6:1, 2:6) and said that will focus on her preparations on the clay court season and the second the year Grand Slam tournament in Paris.
“I’m the type of person that every loss weighs on me, especially one like today, when I felt I could have done better and that I was in control of the match”, said the 20-year-old Cori Coco Gauff. “Honestly, if nothing else, it helps to be home longer, so I’m just going to go home and sleep in my own bed. I wish I had performed better during the hard court season, but I’m excited about the upcoming clay season”, added the American tennis player, who lost the 2022 Roland Garros final to Iga Swiatek.
“I will play in Stuttgart and then in Madrid, Rome and Paris”, said also Cori Coco Gauff.
She has won seven WTA Tour singles titles, including a major at the 2023 US Open
Caroline Garcia was very satisfied with another success and reaching the first quarter-final of the season.
“The last few months have not been easy, so my victory today definitely means a lot to me”, said the 30-year-old French tennis player.
