Andy Roddick recently spoke about his disappointment on Coco Gauff’s elimination from the 2024 Australian Open. Gauff faced Aryna Sabalenka in a semi-final that was a rematch of the 2023 US Open final.
While the 19-year-old American left the New York crowd in raptures last year, it was Sabalenka who prevailed in Melbourne en route to her second Grand Slam title.
The first set was a tight affair, but Sabalenka asserted her superiority in the tiebreaker. After clinching the first set 7-6(2), there was no looking back for the Belarusian, as she continued her dominance in the second set, winning it 6-4 and sealing her spot in the final.
Ultimately, Sabalenka went on to successfully defend her Australian Open women’s singles title, and Gauff headed back home after her disappointing defeat.
Roddick, who played a vital role in improving Gauff’s serve during the off season, tuned into the match and watched it until the end. During the first episode of his recently-launched podcast Served With Andy Roddick, the former American player revisited his feelings following Gauff’s exit from the Australian Open.
“I am so impressed with her and I had a blast. I was miserable when she lost in Australia,” Roddick said.
Roddick added that Gauff’s loss haunted him for several days.
