Coco Gauff comes out fighting after Australian Open semifinal doubles heartbreak
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‘Knock me out nine times, I get up 10’: Coco Gauff comes out fighting after Australian Open semifinal double heartbreak alongside fellow American Jessica Pegula
Coco Gauff delivered some wrestling talk after her Australian Open journey came to a close in the women’s doubles semifinals on Thursday.
The American star suffered heartbreak along with her compatriot Jessica Pegula just two games away from glory.
The No.2 seeds suffered a 6-2, 7-6(7) straight-sets loss to 10th seeds Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibaharaon at Margaret Court Arena.
Coco Gauff came out fighting after her Australian Open journey ended in a semifinal loss
Gauff and Jessica Pegula lose in doubles to Ena Shibahara (left) and Shuko Aoyama on Thursday
The Japanese team took the first set and withstood a challenge from the American duo in the second.
Gauff was quick to weigh in on the tournament, sharing his thoughts with his 859,000 Instagram followers.
“Throw me down nine times, I’m up 10” followed by a black love heart emoji.
“Always a fun time Down Under… thanks @australianopen.”
Pegula and Gauff rallied in the second set, but were ultimately beaten 6-2, 7-6(7) at Grand Slam.