Coco Gauff finds inspiration in Simone Biles to conquer mental hurdles and pressure on the court
Coco Gauffis facing one of the toughest stretches of her career, averaging seven double faults per match this season. At the US Open, that struggle was on full display as she fought to keep her composure under the crushing weight of expectations. Every serve felt heavier, every point carried the pressure of the home crowd. And in the middle of it all, the frustration spilled out in tears. When tears turned into fight But in the stands sat Simone Biles, the Olympic icon whose own battles with mental health have reshaped the way the sports world views pressure. Spotting Biles became a turning point. Gauff found strength in knowing that even the most dominant athletes can be vulnerable-yet still rise to greatness. At just 21 years old, Gauff has already carved her place among the world's best, sitting at No. […]