“It gets more difficult”: John McEnroe calls Coco Gauff ‘second or third favourite’ for US Open title
John McEnroe’s endorsement of Coco Gauff as a top contender for the US Open reflects her impressive form and potential. As one of the most anticipated events in tennis, the US Open will feature numerous talented players, and Gauff’s rising status makes her a strong candidate for success. The tournament begins on August 26, and it will be exciting to see how the players, including Gauff, perform.
McEnroe’s view that Coco Gauff is a strong contender, ranked as a potential second or third favorite for the women’s singles title, underscores her growing prominence in the sport. His assessment highlights the high expectations surrounding Gauff as the defending champion, setting the stage for an intriguing tournament.
John McEnroe, speaking to ESPN and quoted by Tennis 365, acknowledged that Coco Gauff faces significant pressure as the defending champion. Despite her recent early exits from tournaments in Canada and Cincinnati, McEnroe still regards her as one of the top contenders for the US Open, ranking her as the second or third favorite. He noted that the field is competitive, with other players like Swiatek, Rybakina, and Sabalenka also in contention, which makes this year’s tournament particularly open to surprises.
Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open champion, won her title last year by defeating Aryna Sabalenka 2–6, 6–3, 6–2 in the final. However, she has faced challenges in her recent tournaments. At the Canadian Open, she was eliminated in the third round by Donna Vekic with a score of 7-6, 6-2. In the Cincinnati Open, she lost in the first round to Yulia Putintseva, with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Despite these setbacks, McEnroe still considers her a strong contender for the upcoming US Open.
