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The Abuja-based young Tennis star added that she is planning to work hard to get International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings.
Nigerian Tennis star Khadijat Muhammad has set her sights on breaking Coco Gauf's record as she emulates her skills and diligence on the court.
The number one seeded player at the ongoing National Tennis Juniors Tournament in Lagos confirmed in an interview with Pulse Sports that Coco Gauf is her mentor and role model.
The Abuja-based young Tennis star also stated that she is planning to work hard to get International Tennis Federation (ITF) rankings.
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08:11 - 25.03.2024
Miami Open 2024: Coco Gauff matches Serena Williams’ long-standing feat with latest win
The World No. 3 matched the legendary former tennis player with Sunday’s Miami Open third-round triumph over Oceane Dodin.
"Coco Gauf is my mentor because she was a very good and nice player, even though she had a very great fall and went for a medical break she had to come back and play as this was tough and challenging," she said after defeating Sumisola Okajare in her first game."
"I plan to play more harder and faster to get more points at the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to strive till I reach my mentor's level," Khadijat narrated.
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06:53 - 25.03.2024
Miami Open: Coco Gauff shakes off slow start, cruises into fourth round
The 20-year-old American found herself trailing Oceane Dodin by a score of 4-2 in the opening set but bounced back to book a place in the next round
Coco Gauff: A Tennis Prodigy Making History
The American tennis star Coco Gauff is a rising force on the court, having etched her name into the sport's history books at a young age.
Gauff's professional journey began in March 2019 at the Miami Open. Being a teenager then, she received a wildcard entry into the qualifying rounds of Wimbledon, becoming the youngest player ever to qualify for the main draw.
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13:57 - 07.03.2024
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There, she stunned the world with a victory over tennis legend Venus Williams and an impressive run to the fourth round.
Gauff's talent quickly translated into titles as she secured her first WTA Tour singles title in 2019 at the Linz Open. Her dominance extended to doubles competition, culminating in a first Grand Slam final appearance at the 2021 US Open.
In 2022, she made another historic run, reaching the singles final at the French Open.
In 2023 she marked a turning point as she conquered the prestigious Cincinnati Masters, achieving her first WTA 1000 title.
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12:08 - 21.01.2024
Australian Open: Coco Gauff reveals what's written on her shoes that serves as her guiding light
Coco Gauff's shoes are a guiding light for her which she revealed after reaching the Australian Open quarterfinal.
The pinnacle of her season came at the US Open, where she captured her first Grand Slam singles title, etching her name among tennis champions.
With seven WTA Tour singles titles, including a US Open championship, and eight doubles titles to her name, Coco Gauff is a force to be reckoned with.
Nigeria's Khadijat Muhammad hopes to draw inspiration from Coco Gauff in having a great career in the game of Tennis.
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