Published 15:36 IST, January 24th 2020

Boris Becker becomes laughing stock after Coco Gauff upsets Naomi Osaka in Round 3

Boris Becker also warned Coco Gauff about being in danger of serious burnout. Boris Becker stated that her career has to be managed well. Read to know more.

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German tennis legend Boris Becker recently praised young tennis star Coco Gauff by calling an 'exceptional talent'. However, Boris Becker also warned that Gauff could suffer from a serious burut if 15-year-old American's career is t mand well. Although Becker played down hype surrounding Gauff, he would probably have thing to say after she upset defending champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 in Australian Open Round 3 match on Friday at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

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Coco Gauff me helines last year after she won her first-round match in Wimbledon against Venus Williams. Gauff h also put a great show at US Open that followed. She carried on her good form at Australian Open, having beaten Williams once again in first round this year.

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Australian Open: Boris Becker refuses to buy into hype surrounding Coco Gauff

While speaking to a leing European brocaster, Boris Becker believes that Coco Gauff must t be hyped up too soon and finds Gauff's maturity at such a young 'remarkable'. However, his next statement itself was contrictory as he claimed that tennis does t sleep. Becker ded that Gauff will be a good talent in future but isn't at moment as fans think she is.

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Although Becker must have spoken from his own experience after winning Wimbledon at of 17, little would he kw what was to come a few hours later. Coco Gauff defeated Naomi Osaka to move into fourth round of Australian Open amidst much fanfare.  

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15:36 IST, January 24th 2020