The US Open has already begun on Monday. Defending champion Coco Gauff kicked off her title defense of her US Open crown with a dominant 6-2 6-0 win over Varvara Gracheva. The match was finished in an hour and 6 minutes. The World No.3 has not been at her best of form in recent times. She was knocked out of the very first round of the Cincinnati Open.
Gouff was also the defending champion of the latter tournament. However, she failed to defend the championship. Monday she looked her best after the shocking exit in her last tournament. Except on the court she has struggled outside it as well. Gauff has faced problems in airports and hotels because of her official name Cori. The 20-year-old player will be facing 37-year-old German veteran Tatjana Maria in the second round.
After the win the young seeded player dropped a comment on how a social media comment changed her life and perspective while the time she was suffering with poor form. Gauff said a follower on TikTok helped her change her perspective coming into the US Open as the defending champion. This comes as a shocker for everyone and her fans as well.
Coco Gauff’s life changed after Tik Tok comment
How can a TikTok comment change someone’s perspective? Does social media have so much influence on people nowadays? Social media in today’s world has been one of the most influential things. They can alter consumer’s behvaiour and many other things through comments and viral content. It can happen both negatively and positively.
Certainly, Gauff also fell into the trap of influence but in a positive way. The commenter said, “You’ve won in life, literally and figuratively, and there’s no point in piling pressure on yourself on a victory lap.” The comment itself is very powerful and can motivate any kind of person whether in sports or any other field. It has a meaning of how to lead a life when things are not going your way and make a comeback and showcase your talent. After the comment, she is near to her best and might even defend her US Open title as well.
