Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek discuss pressures from top coaching relationships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
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.
- •Gauff and Swiatek spoke on the pressures of top coaching.
- •Gauff hired coach Gavin MacMillan shortly before the US Open.
- •Swiatek referenced her experiences with coaching pressure.
- •Both players recently won titles ahead of the US Open.
- •Gauff and Swiatek are considered strong contenders in New York.
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — “To Prove That He’s Great”- Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek Reveal Pressure of Having Top Coaches in Their Teams
"Hiring a big-name coach can help, but it also comes with pressure. Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek admitted as much ahead of the US Open, saying a coach’s proven track record can raise expectations.
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