Everyone knows that’s her signature hug but I think if she does not get a good read from her opponent she does not extend a hug. The one Coco beat in the WTA finals barely even shook hands with Coco. She’s a nasty piece of work from what I’ve observed.
@@butjay11 Me too. That is something you never expect from Qinwen who reached the finals in Riyadh and was outplayed by Coco. One would have expected Qinwen to be happy and full of joy but she ruined everything for Coco. Shuai is a class act. Such a well brought up and humble lady. Qinwen is a gangster.
@@alfred929 She is well brought up. Don't expect the same thing from Qinwen Zheng. The only thing she hasn't done yet is fighting her opponents physically.
Coco Gauff we love u & were so "blessed" to watch u battle & fight out there on the tennis court. "Grateful" "Graceful" "Greatness"❤ The Whitmore's, Houston's love ❤️ u.
Coco's backhand is one of the best in every tournament. I feel she is enjoying games now. She is smiling more during matches and doesn't put so much pressure on herself now. Great stuff Coco. Keep soaring!!!
really impressed by Zhang. gauff had to work hard and that tumble she took at the end was scary, looks like she was okay tho. let's hope that she doesn't wake up tomorrow with a bruised hip or pulled muscle or something.
That was a harsh tumble. I’m sure she took an ice bath. We’ll see if she runs with a hitch the next she plays. That 1st set they played was really good.
Coco has the tendency to play down to her competition. I hope for her sake because she is playing a lower ranking player she does not get mentally caught up on that again. Serena & Iga do not fall into that trap at all.
Agreed, she’s hitting through on her FH more, not so loopy and her serve is improved, of course she hit 9 DF’s primarily going for more than normal on her 2nd serve because her opponent was hitting the ROS early putting pressure on her.
not yet, far too many better players out there now this year. she is where she is because of the problems of injuries that waylaid the truthful top 5. CoCo and Jessica Pegullar will be filtered into their realistic positions in the top 10
@@andrewthompson7707I knew I would see you commenting in a disparaging manner towards Gauff. You are cyber stalking her. How old are you & your a male too. So you’re lying in wait for her to eventually lose & she possibly may do you can really spew dumb vitriol her way? Are you really that miserable of a human being? Yes you are.
Zhang is dangerous when in the zone, she plays top 10 tennis when she's on and no one can figure her game out because she uses varitety and power, she reminds me of Li na, Zheng Jie and Svetlana Kuznestova mixed together
@@marcusgraham5084 Quite aware about the US Open win. That was her first. Which is why I predicted that she would pick up her second win in 2025. Thanks for playing...
I hope so but not playing that way she won’t. She has to get a killer instinct & learn to STOP playing down to her competition. She should have made quick work of Zhang. Iga & Serena would have taken her apart. Even Sabs too.
Fully impressed with the two top Chinese women ; along with Muchova they are the the three bright lights who play with variety that makes the womans game interesting to watch again
Shaikh Zhang has earned a lot of love and respect in the wta circle.. All of her contemporaries have excellent words for her...that is what all matters in sport..clean heart clear mind and respect for everyone...cheers to Zhang! P.s. Qinwen can learn a lot from this graceful player...
what's the point keep mentioning Qinwen here? she was not here. I also like Zhang's personality,but when she keep losing matches,where were her 'friends' from wta? even nobody wanna play with her for doubles😅 . so stop being a hypocrite. Qinwen no need learn from anyone. Everyone got different personality. You should put your attention on players who take durgs，who smashed their rackets，who swear on court 😅
I’m a huge Coco fan & I’m glad she got the win, but I watched this match live & Zhang pushed my girl Coco especially that first set, but as always Coco problem solved & that’s what makes her that top notch player💪🏽
Personal opinion, she played down to her competition. It was a trap match for her & she almost fell prey to it. Iga & Serena does not ever get caught into that mode. Hopefully Coco’s staff will coach that up. She was clearly the more talented one but she almost blew that 1st set. Almost as if she was just going through the motions because she knew she could. Just my opinion. She’s going to definitely need to stay out of her own way.
@@imhereforitall9218 A little revisionism there. Serena was the GOAT but she quite often had very sluggish starts against players she should have dispatched with ease. Until the last couple years of her career, she usually found a way to turn it round, as Gauf did here.
Just my opinion, the only 1 that can beat Coco in the singles for the United Cup is Coco. In the 1st set imo her nerves were getting the best of her. It’s almost as if she’s putting too much pressure on herself. Her opponent played well. In the 2nd set Coco played much better & her opponent on her heels the entire time. C’mon Taylor please beat your opponent so you all will not have to play the mixed doubles. Is that how that works?
I'm definitely a fan of Coco Gauff but this seemed like yet another case of winning ugly. Thank goodness for her fighting spirit, athleticism and backhand. Really wish she would learn to volley better and take the net more. It would shorten her points and time on the court.
She definitely wasn't timing the ball well for some reason. Lots of effort but most shots weren't that powerful and her serve was fairly weak. I was hoping to see her start to shine but it was disappointing. She's clearly been working out a lot and is stronger than she was but still, too many shots going back half length to her opponent's forehand like a practice shot. If she just opens up and goes for it, stops playing for the error and goes for her shots she'd be really hard to beat. I was hoping it was going to be this year but she's still got work to do. Her defence is still mighty however.
Congratulations Coco. Congratulations champ 🏆. She looked a bit tired the whole match while the Chinese lady was firing from all sides. I hope playing both singles and mixed doubles is not adversely affecting her energy.
That was simply because Peng was making her RUN all over with her power shots with really good angles. Unfortunately for her she is 35 and couldn't maintain it for the entire match.
Coco played very safe or smart? A lot of counterpunching while Zhang seemed to use the whole court. Hit it back to Zhang a few too many times whichbwould bea problemwith better players...but coco is a superior player and athlete so she prevailed
Gauf has never been an overly talented player - she does make good use of all she has got, to her credit. The one big one she did win , on route to pulling it off - it was her defence that made her stand out. You can see glimpes of it here on show against a hot opponent.
Although i did expect no guff Gauff to ultimately prevail, the first set was disturbingly too close for comfort! If i was Gauff, I would get rid of half that wig, make it a lot shorter to reduce distractions.its heavy and loose and swings around in all directions, even when tied. less distraction, more focus.
Love seeing zhang on the court w her usual fighting spirit. Hope she stays healthy for many more seasons
Way to go, Coco!! Loved the hug at the end❤❤
Like your comment on Coco she’s great
Everyone knows that’s her signature hug but I think if she does not get a good read from her opponent she does not extend a hug. The one Coco beat in the WTA finals barely even shook hands with Coco. She’s a nasty piece of work from what I’ve observed.
The hug at the end feels genuine ... classy display of sportsmanship. Hope more WTA players will follow.
@@butjay11 Me too. That is something you never expect from Qinwen who reached the finals in Riyadh and was outplayed by Coco. One would have expected Qinwen to be happy and full of joy but she ruined everything for Coco. Shuai is a class act. Such a well brought up and humble lady. Qinwen is a gangster.
'Call me Coco' a fantastic display.
STAY BLESSED COCO😍🤗
Zhang has great sportsmanship. Win or lose, she acknowledges and congratulates her opponents.
Like everyone else.
@@alfred929 She is well brought up. Don't expect the same thing from Qinwen Zheng. The only thing she hasn't done yet is fighting her opponents physically.
they friends they tour together.
Please acknowledge her sportsmanship before referring to them as friends.
Acting cocky
You go Coco! Keep it up! Love your game and so happy to see your forehand is strong and consistent! You working it!
Zhang shuai is such a fighter! 35 and still can compete with someone like coco. hands down!
@@lashame1 She was born in 1989. Do the math!
@@flaviocostareal😂😂😂😂
Stop misinformation in 2025
@@lashame1u must be bad with math so bad
@lashame1 I think you misunderstood about whom the comment was referring : it was about Zhang ,not Coco.
Great match! Love the intensity and smart plays, both players. 👏🏽👏🏽
Coco Gauff we love u & were so "blessed" to watch u battle & fight out there on the tennis court. "Grateful" "Graceful" "Greatness"❤ The Whitmore's, Houston's love ❤️ u.
I don't know how to appreciate Queen Coco. Infact!!! I'm speechless
Beautiful match!
Congratz Coco.
Congratulations for the win COCO , i believe in you 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Awesome match
❤🎉congrats Coco Gauff
My Tennis 🎾 Star 🌟
Good match between both ladies. I'm glad Coco pulled it out.
Coco's backhand is one of the best in every tournament. I feel she is enjoying games now. She is smiling more during matches and doesn't put so much pressure on herself now. Great stuff Coco. Keep soaring!!!
really impressed by Zhang. gauff had to work hard and that tumble she took at the end was scary, looks like she was okay tho. let's hope that she doesn't wake up tomorrow with a bruised hip or pulled muscle or something.
But Coco still managed to win this game in straight sets. That's VERY VERY SCARY.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
That was a harsh tumble. I’m sure she took an ice bath. We’ll see if she runs with a hitch the next she plays. That 1st set they played was really good.
Coco has the tendency to play down to her competition. I hope for her sake because she is playing a lower ranking player she does not get mentally caught up on that again. Serena & Iga do not fall into that trap at all.
Yeah. The way she adapted to zhang's game. She just needs more tougher opponents and she'll be unstoppable.@@marcusgraham5084
@@imhereforitall9218 I don't think it was playing down to her competition but a case of a lot of mental mistakes. She had a lot of faults.
Go Coco! Happiest New Year!
Zhang Shuai is a very classy and talented lady . I always enjoy watching her play ▶️. Her compatriot Qinwen Zheng can be a bit rude most times.
A bit?
You are classy for saying a bit rude. She should take some classes from Zhang!!
Not familiar with her at all but she seems really good & has a great aura & attitude. Both played really well.
Nice to see a 35 year old super athlete give Gauff something to think about !?! Zhang is taller than she looks. 😊😊😊
why sore losers keep mentioning Queenwen. she even not in this match，Now I doubt you hate her or love her😅
Love the new gauff
Same old , just watch this year
Agreed, she’s hitting through on her FH more, not so loopy and her serve is improved, of course she hit 9 DF’s primarily going for more than normal on her 2nd serve because her opponent was hitting the ROS early putting pressure on her.
@@andrewthompson7707She looks very scary already. Keep watching some more.🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@andrewthompson7707😂
Great Coco👍💪
Coco is going to win another Grand Slam this season and eventually become the #1 player on the WTA tour.
not yet, far too many better players out there now this year. she is where she is because of the problems of injuries that waylaid the truthful top 5. CoCo and Jessica Pegullar will be filtered into their realistic positions in the top 10
World class
❤❤❤ CONGRATULATIONS COCO ❤❤❤
Coco reminds me a lot of a younger Nadal in how she plays and relentlessly wears you down physically and mentally until you break.
Zang made it tough , good job Coco !
Wasn’t amazing are you kidding? 7/6 6/2
Awesome play by Coco❤
tie break in 1st set? Guaff playing # 205 in the world??? SMH at guaff
@@andrewthompson7707 Ranking don’t matter on the day & of course not! If she’s that terrible how did she manage to reach a tie break?
@@andrewthompson7707 🤡🤡🤡🤫
@@andrewthompson7707I knew I would see you commenting in a disparaging manner towards Gauff. You are cyber stalking her. How old are you & your a male too. So you’re lying in wait for her to eventually lose & she possibly may do you can really spew dumb vitriol her way? Are you really that miserable of a human being? Yes you are.
@@andrewthompson7707 Zhang is a former top 40 singles player and top 5 doubles player.
She was injured for some time as well and 35 years old
Zhang is dangerous when in the zone, she plays top 10 tennis when she's on and no one can figure her game out because she uses varitety and power, she reminds me of Li na, Zheng Jie and Svetlana Kuznestova mixed together
I love watching Z play. She's a great doubles player as well ya'll.
I say a little prayer for you my beautiful Coco❤🙏
Coco on 🔥🔥🔥
She's Awesome ❤❤❤
Great points from both players.
Coco will pick up her second major win in 2025!!! Book it!!!
Second major; only? Don't forget the US OPEN.
@@marcusgraham5084 Quite aware about the US Open win. That was her first. Which is why I predicted that she would pick up her second win in 2025. Thanks for playing...
I hope so but not playing that way she won’t. She has to get a killer instinct & learn to STOP playing down to her competition. She should have made quick work of Zhang. Iga & Serena would have taken her apart. Even Sabs too.
@@imhereforitall9218 A win is a win. I stand by my prediction.
@@tigernationtheundefeated2425 And I stand by mine. Now let’s move forward.
Coco is ready to beat swiatek sabalenka and rybakena....gogo choco princess ❤❤😊
Zhang has such quality shots!
Let’s Go CoCo 💯
Go, Coco!!! 💪⚡️💪
Such a great match
Fully impressed with the two top Chinese women ; along with Muchova they are the the three bright lights who play with variety that makes the womans game interesting to watch again
LETS GO COCO
Have good vibes about Coco's 2025 Season!
1:49 clean ahh volley
Who is the next for the champ 🏆 Coco?
That is a great match!
Shaikh Zhang has earned a lot of love and respect in the wta circle..
All of her contemporaries have excellent words for her...that is what all matters in sport..clean heart clear mind and respect for everyone...cheers to Zhang!
P.s. Qinwen can learn a lot from this graceful player...
*Shuai...sorry for the typo
what's the point keep mentioning Qinwen here? she was not here. I also like Zhang's personality,but when she keep losing matches,where were her 'friends' from wta? even nobody wanna play with her for doubles😅 . so stop being a hypocrite. Qinwen no need learn from anyone. Everyone got different personality. You should put your attention on players who take durgs，who smashed their rackets，who swear on court 😅
@@Davpaallex cause she is the Chinese world no. 1 so comparisons are inevitable.
@@Davpaallex Qinwen lives in their heads rent free, let them hate lol
GO COCO!!!!❤❤❤❤
Coco.....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I’m a huge Coco fan & I’m glad she got the win, but I watched this match live & Zhang pushed my girl Coco especially that first set, but as always Coco problem solved & that’s what makes her that top notch player💪🏽
Amazing Coco. She had to fight.
Definitely an off day for Coco but she dug in, stayed positive and ended up finding a good enough level to close it out in straight sets.
THAT VERY VERY SCARY🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Personal opinion, she played down to her competition. It was a trap match for her & she almost fell prey to it. Iga & Serena does not ever get caught into that mode. Hopefully Coco’s staff will coach that up. She was clearly the more talented one but she almost blew that 1st set. Almost as if she was just going through the motions because she knew she could. Just my opinion. She’s going to definitely need to stay out of her own way.
@@imhereforitall9218 A little revisionism there. Serena was the GOAT but she quite often had very sluggish starts against players she should have dispatched with ease. Until the last couple years of her career, she usually found a way to turn it round, as Gauf did here.
Coco I love you are a great players good w’s for team USA beautiful queen of the courts 😊
I think Coco telegraphs her slices.
Good match in general. Was looking like neither was gonna hold serve more than once for a while.
Zhang 👍👍👍
Congratulations Coco fine girl
Good job Coco, but Zhang Shuai have a lot of power in that little frame.
Coco on top!
The amerikkklan announcers was rooting fir the asian chick...😮
Seeing melanin makes them lose their minds!!
Just my opinion, the only 1 that can beat Coco in the singles for the United Cup is Coco. In the 1st set imo her nerves were getting the best of her. It’s almost as if she’s putting too much pressure on herself. Her opponent played well. In the 2nd set Coco played much better & her opponent on her heels the entire time. C’mon Taylor please beat your opponent so you all will not have to play the mixed doubles. Is that how that works?
So women’s tennis can be uploaded in 1080p. Who would’ve thought…
Coco is very mobile .... Zhang winning point at the net....
💞🦾> LET'S GO COCO 🎉
👀 >>> WOW > COCO DID WIN 🏆 🎉
Still long way to go, but Dream Final is Poland vs US
I'm definitely a fan of Coco Gauff but this seemed like yet another case of winning ugly. Thank goodness for her fighting spirit, athleticism and backhand. Really wish she would learn to volley better and take the net more. It would shorten her points and time on the court.
@@JHR768 l think she was tired for some reason. I hope she recovers quickly enough ahead of AO.
She definitely wasn't timing the ball well for some reason. Lots of effort but most shots weren't that powerful and her serve was fairly weak. I was hoping to see her start to shine but it was disappointing. She's clearly been working out a lot and is stronger than she was but still, too many shots going back half length to her opponent's forehand like a practice shot. If she just opens up and goes for it, stops playing for the error and goes for her shots she'd be really hard to beat. I was hoping it was going to be this year but she's still got work to do. Her defence is still mighty however.
Just from one game? She was stellar the other two games c’mon.
She was playing an unconventional player that is far into the court. I just think her style wasn’t Coco’s favorite.
Congratulations Coco. Congratulations champ 🏆.
She looked a bit tired the whole match while the Chinese lady was firing from all sides. I hope playing both singles and mixed doubles is not adversely affecting her energy.
That was simply because Peng was making her RUN all over with her power shots with really good angles. Unfortunately for her she is 35 and couldn't maintain it for the entire match.
Did Coco actually win this match? Was difficult to tell from the highlights
Coco played very safe or smart? A lot of counterpunching while Zhang seemed to use the whole court. Hit it back to Zhang a few too many times whichbwould bea problemwith better players...but coco is a superior player and athlete so she prevailed
I think she definitely played to her competition. I wish she had more of a killer instinct like Serena/Iga. They would have dismantled Zhang.
That was very
Why you would ever hit it to golf backhand or ever drop shot her is beyond me
Coco almost got stuffed by grandma zhang 😂
This channel is no longer deleting my comments. Happy New Year folks!
Where is Zheng queen？ She is no.1 in China. She needs to stand out to defend no. 1 in US
Coco i just a cool player.. deserve the win..lol to the other
I lsughed so hard at the chinese player, bery adgressive bht lost in the end
It appears the post-Brad Gilbert - Coco Gauff, is much more competitive and mentally tough. At least, so it seems.
😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
👍👍👍👍
I hate coco's forhand it needs work and she's not hitting big enough off the ground if she wants to be #1 she needs to hit bigger
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coco play like a itf player
Try and be a better person in 2025
@@ghostrider2900 Self Projection, try harder 2900, do better this year
@andrewthompson7707 I don't claim to be a Christian then act inappropriately.
@@ghostrider2900🤡🤡🤡🤡🤫
@@andrewthompson7707🤡🤡🤡🤡🤫
First
Struggling against # 205 in the world, a 35 year old lady...says it all. Coconutz is back to the push it forehand, Push it gurl, push it real good!
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Push it Butternutz! 🤡
Gauf has never been an overly talented player - she does make good use of all she has got, to her credit.
The one big one she did win , on route to pulling it off - it was her defence that made her stand out. You can see glimpes of it here on show against a hot opponent.
She is like Wozniacki 2.0.A little bit passive and no killer instinct but very athletic and fast.
Coco AO 2025 Champion y’all say? I don’t know about that 😅😂
i mean she was struggling all through the uso win. so. idk.
based only on this match or ? never count her out shes done it before
@BoitumeloDube This is a different version of Coco. COCO GAUFF 2.0🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@@comosedice6104So what? Coco has superior athletism, problem solving and most all, and superior will to fight and win🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥.
@@marcusgraham5084 Nah, same old head case Gauff, watch 2025, u will see. Nothing has changed
Although i did expect no guff Gauff to ultimately prevail, the first set was disturbingly too close for comfort! If i was Gauff, I would get rid of half that wig, make it a lot shorter to reduce distractions.its heavy and loose and swings around in all directions, even when tied. less distraction, more focus.
She’s not wearing a wig.
@@CNJL1 that wd surprise me but regardless, less hair =more oncourt focus available to use.
braids are not a wig.