'This is crazy,' Coco Gauff couldn’t believe her mad skills after pulling a stunner on Naomi Osaka in Australia

Gauff remembered how she lost at the junior level a couple of years back and now playing at the Rod Laver Arena and beating the defending champion was not something she thought about.

I don’t know where that came from – maybe the crowd? What is my life like? Two years ago, I lost here first round in juniors, and now I’m here on Rod Laver Arena. This is crazy. I can’t believe this. Coco Gauff had said after her win over Naomi Osaka.

Coco Gauff kicks off 2024 season with WTA 250 title in Auckland

After looking at Coco Gauff’s heroics at the 2020 Australian Open, it is time to assess her present form before she enters the year’s first Grand Slam. The reigning US Open champion has kicked off her 2024 season with a title win in Auckland.

Gauff defeated Elina Svitolina in the summit clash to clinch her first title of the season. Although it was the toughest of the matches Gauff played in Auckland, the 19-year-old held her nerves to successfully defend the title. Gauff beat Svitolina 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-3 in 2 hours and 23 minutes. The 19-year-old was elated after defending her crown.

This is the first time ever having to defend a title, so I'm really happy I was able to do it today. I'd like to congratulate Elina for an incredible week. What you do, being a mum and coming back so fast and at such a high level, is pretty inspiring. Hopefully -- not any time soon -- I'll be able to do it like you've done it. Coco Gauff said after the win. (H/T: ESPN)

The World No.3 will now enter the 2024 Australian Open high in spirits. And if stars align, Gauff might face Osaka once again but the difference this time will be that Osaka beating the American will be a talking point rather than the way round.