Published 19:03 IST, October 24th 2019

Coco Gauff: Steffi Graf shares her thoughts on 15-year-old tennis star

Coco Gauff made history after becoming the youngest women player in 15 years to clinch a WTA Tour event after winning her maiden title in Linz, Austria

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Coco Gauff made headline a few days ago when she clinched her first ATP title in Linz, Austria. By doing so at of 15, she became youngest woman in 15 years to clinch a WTA Tour event. Former World 1 and German legend Steffi Graf believes Cori ‘’Coco’ Gauff is well on way to stardom.

Steffi Graf on Coco Gauff

Talking to reporters on sidelines of WTA Zhuhai Elite Trophy event in Zhuhai China on Tuesday, 22-time major singles winner from Germany said that youngster is going to be incredible to follow in  next few years.

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Speaking about her performance, Graf said that American teenr has got such an effortless style and such raw talent that she doesn't think youngster will need anything or any advice.

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Coco Gauff stunning season

Gauff has so far enjoyed a stunning 2019 season on WTA circuit. teen reached last-16 at Wimbledon and third round of US Open this year. American teenr is set to finish year ranked 68th, having begun it as World  685.

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Steffi Graf career

German Graf turned pro at of 12 and five years later, she won her first Grand Slam singles title at 1987 French Open. Graf, who is nicknamed “Fraulein Forehand,” for her blistering forehand, swept all four majors and Olympic gold singles medal in 1988. In 1999, Graf quit game at of 30 after winning that year’s Roland Garros and reaching final of  Wimbledon.

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16:19 IST, October 24th 2019