The 19-year-old lost to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus — who she defeated to win the US Open — in straight sets, 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Thursday nightCoco Gauff lost to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in straight sets, 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Thursday night at the Australian Open
In a post on Instagram, the tennis star wrote that she was “reminding myself that i’m still evolving. time to get back to work and come back stronger”
Gauff told reporters after the match that she thought she played better than when she won the US OpenGauff, 19, lost to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus — who she defeated to win the US Open — in straight sets, 7-6 (2), 6-4 on Thursday night.
“Reminding myself that i’m still evolving. time to get back to work and come back stronger. thank you @Australian open for the memories this year and thank you everyone for their support💙💛🤍” the tennis star wrote on Instagram, along with a carousel of images from the tournament, shortly after the loss.
Gauff shared similar sentiments in a press conference following the match.
“I had chances in both sets, but she played better tonight,” Gauff said. “I felt like I did my best with the game plan that I had. I think it just came down to a couple of points.”