She went on to explain that it’s something that her dad used to say to her from a very young age, and it has a special place in her heart.
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Coco Gauff has opened up about her preparation rituals before hitting the tennis court, revealing a superstition involving her father, Corey Gauff. In a recent interview after her victory over Magdalena Frech at the Australian Open, Coco explained her dad&#8217;s absence from her celebratory box.
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&#8220;My dad is here, but I don’t know where,&#8221; she said, noting her mother&#8217;s calming presence. &#8220;My mom is better at keeping her nerves under control, but my dad tends to use some words that I can’t repeat right now. Whenever I hear him say those words, I get mad. So, we agreed that he can go somewhere else around the stadium.&#8221;
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Coco elaborated that her father prefers to walk around the stadium to watch her play, allowing her to focus without being distracted by his nervous energy.
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The young athlete also shared a meaningful message she carries on her sneakers: &#8220;You can change the world with your racquet.&#8221; This phrase, a reminder from her father since childhood, holds a special significance for her. Additionally, she has the coordinates of the park where she grew up playing tennis in Florida inscribed on her shoes.
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&#8220;Sometimes when my mom thinks I’m negative when I look down, I’m just looking at my shoe,&#8221; Gauff explained. &#8220;It’s a reminder that life is much more than tennis; how I perform on the court does not define me as a person.&#8221; This perspective highlights her grounded approach to the sport and life beyond it.

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Coco Gauff shares an important superstition when playing, involving her dad: ‘I get mad’