Coco Gauff matches Caroline Wozniacki’s record in Miami, now only trails Martina Hingis
Gauff ties Wozniacki’s WTA 1000 record despite Miami injury concernsCoco Gauff had to dig deep to get past Elisabetta Cocciaretto and keep her Miami Open campaign alive. The American dropped the first set in her tournament opener but managed to turn things around, clinching the match in a decider.
Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Gauff ties Wozniacki’s WTA 1000 record despite Miami injury concerns Coco Gauff had to dig deep to get past Elisabetta Cocciaretto and keep her Miami Open campaign alive. The American dropped the first set in her tournament opener but managed to turn things around, clinching the match in a decider. Gauff, who is dealing with an injury, remains determined to claim a title at one of her home tournaments for the first time.
This latest victory also saw her match a record held by Caroline Wozniacki for most consecutive wins at WTA 1000 events. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Gauff moves to 103 WTA 1000 Wins, matching Wozniacki’s mark That win over Cocciaretto marked Gauff’s 103rd career victory at the WTA 1000 level. The number matches Caroline Wozniacki’s record for most wins at that tier before turning 23, according to OptaAce.
She now trails only Martina Hingis in the standings. The Swiss legend tallied an incredible 154 wins before her own 23rd birthday. Having just celebrated her 22nd birthday, Gauff still has a full year ahead of her to close the gap on Hingis’ mark.
It would be a huge ask, but just being in that company speaks volumes about her early success. There are nine more Masters events left in the season after Miami, giving her time to narrow the gap even further and cement herself as one of this generation’s best players. It will be a tough challenge, but she’s already proven she belongs in those conversations.