Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Young Americans SOFIA KENIN
Here’s a quick look at Coco Gauff and other young Americans:
COCO GAUFF
Born: March 13, 2004
From: Born in Florida; raised in Georgia; based in Florida
Ranking: 141
2019 Record: 21-12
Grand Slam Record: 3-1
U.S. Open Main Draw Record: 0-0 Biggest Accomplishments: Fourth-round run at Wimbledon; U.S. Open junior runner-up; French Open junior champion What She Said: “I’m not going to … take it easy on myself because of this recent success. I think I’m just going to keep my mind focused, because I can see how easy it can get to say, ‘Oh, I already did this at 15, so I can maybe lay it back.’” — Gauff on wanting to improve after Wimbledon
What They Said: “Terrific ingredients to be a future champion.” — Tracy Austin, who won the first of her two U.S. Open titles at age 16
CATY MCNALLY
Born: Nov. 20, 2001
From: Born and based in Ohio
Ranking: 121
2019 Record: 23-12
Grand Slam Record: 0-1
U.S. Open Main Draw Record: 0-0 Biggest Accomplishments: Qualified for Wimbledon; Singles semifinalist and doubles champion (with Gauff) at Citi Open WTA tournament; U.S. Open junior doubles champion (with Gauff)
What She Said: “It just shows me — because I’ve played really close with her and I’ve had chances to win — that I’m right there, too, and I can do the same thing.” — McNally on seeing what Gauff did at Wimbledon
What They Said: “More proof of why I believe the future of the sport is really incredibly promising.” — Mark Ein, who manages the Citi Open
AMANDA ANISMOVA
Born: Aug. 31, 2001
From: Born in New Jersey; based in Florida
Ranking: 24
2019 Record: 23-13
Grand Slam Record: 9-5
U.S. Open Main Draw Record: 0-1 Biggest Accomplishments: French Open semifinalist, beating defending champion Simona Halep; fourth round at Australian Open; WTA title at Bogota, Colombia; U.S. Open junior champion
What She Said: “I actually kind of miss juniors, but, I mean, this is a new phase. It’s my first year having a full schedule on tour. It’s definitely something that I’m getting used to.” — Anisimova on life as a pro What They Said: “She was pretty calm. She showed that she’s able to do good things — and big things.” — Halep, after losing in straight sets to Anisimova Born: Nov. 14, 1998
From: Born in Russia; based in Florida Ranking: 20
2019 Record: 35-17
Slam Record: 9-10
Biggest Accomplishments: Fourthround showing at French Open at age 20, beating 23-time major champion Serena Williams; won WTA titles on clay and hard courts at 20
What She Said: “I have always had the belief. That’s who I am. … I like to get the crowd going. I like to pump myself up.” — after her straight-set victory over Williams What They Said: “She’s a machine, I’m telling you. … I don’t think she ever misses a ball.” — Andrea Petkovic, a former top10 player who has been Kenin’s doubles partner