The South Florida-based American tennis pro Coco Gauff discovered something while watching the Miami Heat’s top player take his team to two of the previous four NBA Finals.
According to Gauff, “That switch I had in the last couple of weeks, people think some incredible thing happened,” as quoted by Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. But in all honesty, not much could have changed in the two weeks between Wimbledon and the next competition I played. Actually, it was only a mental issue. I believe that’s what I took away from years of watching Jimmy [Butler] compete.
Gauff suffered a first-round defeat at Wimbledon, but she has since recovered with victories at the Cincinnati tournament and a promising U.S. Open run.
Butler watched the 19-year-old easily defeat Mirra Andreeva in the second round on Wednesday, 6-3, 6-2.
Butler’s response when asked what he appreciated best about Gauff’s performance was, “She’s so emotional in a good way.” “She is a champion, and I adore the fact that she is from the city in which I work. I’m really glad to be here for her.
When Gauff faces Elise Mertens in the third round, he will unquestionably be rooting for her.