Serena Williams’ childhood coach Rick Macci has tipped Coco Gauff to exchange Iga Swiatek as “WTA clubhouse leader,” however that assertion might be a bit attention-grabbing contemplating that Aryna Sabalenka is at present the top-ranked participant within the recreation and was voted because the Participant of the Yr.
This previous season, the third-ranked American did not handle to land any Grand Slams however she completed the 12 months on a optimistic notice after successful Beijing and the WTA Finals.
Coco Gauff© WTA Finals Riyadh/X – Truthful Use
On the opposite facet, the Pole efficiently defended her French Open title – however aside from that – continued to battle in Slams exterior Roland Garros.
In the meantime, Sabalenka received two Majors in simply three Slam appearances – she made all of it the way in which on the Australian Open and US Open – reached the French Open quarterfinal – and did not get to compete at Wimbledon due to an unlucky shoulder harm.
Additionally, the Belarusian overtook Swiatek on the prime spot after the US Open and completed because the Yr-Finish No. 1 for the primary time in her profession.
Macci: Gauff will substitute Swiatek because the WTA clbhouse chief in 2025 — Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 18, 2024
In a separate publish, Macci added: “If her subtle liabilities become an asset with year end biomechanical modifications look for Coco the Delray Dart to Dart into the Pole position and replace the Pole.”
— Rick Macci (@RickMacci) December 19, 2024
Since Ashleigh Barty’s retirement in 2022, Swiatek has had probably the most success on the WTA Tour. With that being mentioned, the American coach in all probability referred to that.
Nevertheless, in terms of the present scenario on the WTA Tour, there may be little to little doubt that Sabalenka was the higher participant this 12 months than Swiatek and that she enters the brand new season considered the most effective within the recreation.
However anyhow, Gauff can also be extensively considered one of many prime gamers and a official contender for the most important titles.
