This is the second consecutive time Gauff has left a major tournament early in a turbulent summer. Despite only being crowned Roland Garros in June, the 21-year-old American tennis player's form has declined significantly.
After the defeat, she shared frankly about her psychological state: I felt like I had put too much pressure on myself. When I look at successful tennis players at the age of 25, 26, I realize that I still have time to practice and improve."
Gauff also believes that the next 4 years will be an opportunity to continue to improve and improve himself. However, in New York, the pressure became a burden when she made 11 missed shots in the first set alone, helping Osaka easily dominate.
I felt confused on the pitch. My ball delivery is good but the return is too bad. However, I will try to stay positive and look at the bright spots from this tournament, Gauff added.
While Gauff struggled to regain stability, Osaka showed a strong comeback under the leadership of coach Tomasz Wiktorowski. After reaching the final Montreal, the Japanese tennis player continued to play solidly and bravely, ending the match in just 2 sets.
