Coco Gauff’s criticism of the organization of the Miami Open, particularly regarding the handling of rain delays during Day Four of the tournament, sheds light on the challenges players face when scheduling matches. While her own match against Nadia Podoroska proceeded smoothly before the rain intensified, only seven singles matches were completed overall. Gauff’s concerns about the unrealistic “not before” times and the impact on players’ schedules highlight the need for better planning and communication to minimize disruptions caused by weather delays.
Coco Gauff’s comments during her post-match press conference reflect her satisfaction with her performance despite the challenges posed by the rain delays. She expressed happiness with how she played and emphasized the importance of starting the match well, especially after a long wait. Gauff’s ability to maintain focus and deliver a strong performance under such circumstances speaks to her resilience and mental strength as a player.
“That’s when I thought about the weather. It was like, Okay, let’s get it done. Especially a match like this where you’re so close to finishing. I honestly didn’t want to come out here tomorrow where it’s supposed to rain and wait all day again to play. I was like, Let me try to get it done as quick as possible,”
she added.