US tennis sensation Coco Gauff kept her winning streak going at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, besting Canadian young gun Victoria Mboko.
Following her straight-set win, Gauff spoke of her sustained success in the Italian capital, attributing not only the courts but also the cuisine.
Gauff, aged 21, has a proven record of wonderful tennis in Rome, and her latest triumph further reinforces the idea that the Foro Italico’s clay courts suit her game perfectly. In a post-match press conference, she was asked about her consistent success in the city.
“You always do well in Rome. This is a lucky city for you,” the interviewer noted, before asking, “What’s on your tour guide? You’ve been coming here for many years.”
Her reply was refreshingly honest and down-to-earth: “I love playing in Rome. It’s a wonderful city. Tour guide? I just try to eat at all the good restaurants.”
She replied with a chuckle. “I went to this pizza restaurant near the Trevi Fountain. It was excellent. I just love to eat here so it’s more of a food tour than a monument tour.“
Her remarks demonstrate a balance between competition and enjoyment on an individual level, something fans have grown to accept about her integrity on and off the court.
Coco Gauff: A Global Star with a Local Favorite
The young American has become an instant fan favorite, not only for her dynamic play but for her down-to-earth, friendly personality. Her Rome “food tour” attitude has resonated with many tourists and foodies alike who know that Italy’s reputation as a culinary paradise is impossible to resist.
With her Rome campaign still active, Coco Gauff is still very much in contention for the title. As the French Open draws near on the calendar, each match on the European clay becomes a vital move in her buildup.
But in the meantime, it’s plain to see: in Rome, Coco Gauff is dishing out aces—and perhaps ordering a slice in between matches.