Melbourne (AFP)

Eliminated Sunday in the 8th finals of the Australian Open where she was the youngest player involved, Coco Gauff (15) tried to be satisfied with her career, believing "to have improved a lot" and to be able to aim much more high.

The American notably defeated Venus Williams in the first round and the defending champion, the Japanese Naomi Osaka in the 3rd, before falling against her compatriot Sofia Kenin.

She also announced her intention to play Roland-Garros this year, the last of four Grand Slam tournaments where she has not yet discovered the main draw.

QUESTION: What will you take away from this tournament?

ANSWER: "That I am able to turn around a situation. In the 2nd round (against the Romanian Sorana Cirstea), I lost. And then I also think I have progressed between Auckland (elimination in the 2nd round, editor's note) and now, even if he It's only been one week. I really feel like I've improved a lot during that week. "

Q: Now that you have played three Grand Slam tournaments (Wimbledon and US Open in 2019, Australian Open in 2020) which do you prefer and will you be playing Roland Garros this year?

A: "Without a doubt with regard to Roland-Garros. For the rest, I think I like the US Open. But it is difficult to answer because I have made very good matches in each of these Great slams, the Australian audience is incredible, same as Wimbledon, before playing the Australian Open, the US Open has always been my favorite, now it's very close between Australia and the US Open. We'll see with more experience. "

Q: You recently stated that your ultimate goal was to become the best. What is your next shorter term goal?

A: "My short-term goal is to improve. This is the main thing. What I do there, at 15, is not bad, but I still have a lot in myself and I think I can do even better. But parents and my team all think I can do better. I think I'm still far from my best level, even if what I'm doing right now is already good. So yes, the goal is to progress and succeed. good series in tournaments to gain experience, play more matches so you are ready to play matches like today ".

Comments gathered at a press conference

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