How Coco Gauff exorcised the demons that prevented her from enjoying tennis and learned to smile at life
Coco Gauff, one of tennis's brightest young stars, recently opened up about the mental struggles she faced early in her career that kept her from fully enjoying the sport she loves. Despite her tremendous talent and rapid rise, Gauff admitted that negative thoughts and self-doubt often clouded her mindset, making it difficult to find happiness both on and off the court. However, after her breakthrough victory at the French Open, she has begun to exorcise those demons and rediscover the joy in tennis and life itself.For a long time, Gauff battled the pressure of expectations, the weight of public scrutiny, and the harsh inner critic that many young athletes confront. She confessed to "thinking the worst things" about herself and fearing failure, which affected her confidence and overall well-being. This mental burden prevented her from smiling freely or celebrating her […]
