Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek discuss pressures from top coaching relationships

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek addressed the pressures of working with high-profile coaches ahead of the US Open. Both players acknowledged that hiring someone with a successful track record can raise expectations significantly. Gauff mentioned the anxiety of proving her new coach, Gavin MacMillan, was a good fit, especially after his success with Aryna Sabalenka. Meanwhile, Swiatek related to Gauff's experience and noted similar pressures with her own coach, Marc Roig. Both players enter the tournament with recent titles, Gauff winning in Cincinnati and Swiatek in Toronto, positioning them as strong contenders.

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