Coco Gauff defended Iga Swiatek's quality of play and innocence in the doping scandal during a press conference at the Australian Open.

Iga Swiatek, a self-described “control freak,” is taking new precautions — including holding on to extra samples of medicine she takes, in case they need to be tested at some point — after a doping case she describes as probably the worst time in her life.

It was a meaningless hit-and-giggle session, a mixed doubles exhibition at Rod Laver Arena just for fun and charity in front of fans a few days ahead of the Australian Open , so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would try to hit some serves.

Those were just the second and third wins for Gauff over the Pole, who had previously won 11 of their 12 meetings. Many have questioned if Swiatek was playing with the same level

The Australian Open is looming, and the 2025 tennis season has already erupted with a palpable sense of anticipation. The post Coco Gauff Keeps Rivalry With Iga Swiatek’s Aside as She Defends Her Amidst the Doping Saga Ahead of the Australian Open appeared first on EssentiallySports.

American tennis star Coco Gauff unveiled the latest colorway of her second signature New Balance tennis shoe for the 2025 Australian Open.

Former British No 1 Laura Robson thinks Coco Gauff “looks incredibly confident” ahead of the 2025 Australian Open as she assessed that the American star has “transformed her game.” Gauff made a perfect start to her campaign by inspiring the United States to win the United Cup with some outstanding performances.