Coco Gauff Embraces Pressure Ahead of US Open Title Defense

Despite recent struggles, the defending champion adopts a positive outlook for the year's final major.

Gauff has faced early exits in recent tournaments, including Toronto and Cincinnati.
A TikTok comment inspired her to view her title defense as a 'victory lap' rather than a stressful challenge.
She draws motivation from elite athletes she met at the Olympics, recognizing shared experiences of pressure.
Gauff, ranked third in the world, will begin her title defense against France’s Varvara Gracheva.
The US Open starts on August 26, with extensive coverage available on ESPN and the ESPN App.