Coco Gauff ended the 2024 season brightly after a loss of form in the North American swing. The American clinched the WTA Finals and now, is not leaving any stone unturned as she’s busy training for the 2025 season. Former WTA star Andrea Petkovic has placed her as a top contender for the Australian Open next season.
Gauff began the year brightly by winning the Auckland Open and reaching the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open. After that, the 20-year-old began to have issues with her serves which caused her to lose several matches. It was noticeable in her defeat to Emma Navarro at the US Open.
She parted ways with Brad Gilbert and then appointed Matt Daly as her new coach. The new partnership bore fruit immediately as Gauff went on to win the China Open, reach the semifinals of the Wuhan Open, and win the WTA Finals. The World No.3 is currently a contender to win her second Grand Slam in Melbourne.
During an episode of the Rennae Stubbs Podcast show, Andrea Petkovic pointed out that Gauff’s great form at the end of this season makes her a favorite to win the 2025 Australian Open.
Gauff failed to reach the final of any Grand Slam this season although she reached two semifinals. The American was one of the top favorites ahead of this year; but she will have to do more than be a favorite in Melbourne when the events start on January 12.
