"How close I am to quitting" - Coco Gauff makes honest admission about her preseason struggles; shares amusing car reference

Coco Gauff humorously shared the struggles she faces during preseason training. The American tennis sensation admitted she feels close to quitting every workout but refuses to give in, noting that quitting "ain't cute."

Gauff wrapped up the 2024 season on a high note, securing two titles in its latter half after bringing a new coach on board. As her preseason training began in late November, Gauff shared an amusing yet relatable insight into her workout struggles.

The 20-year-old posted a photo of a car parked extremely close to a wall, symbolizing her determination to push through difficult moments. Captioning the image, she wrote:

"How close I am to quitting in the middle of every workout so far this preseason 😭 but quitting ain’t cute so we finish 🫡"

Gauff has been savoring her offseason after a triumphant end to the 2024 season, where she became the youngest WTA Finals champion since 2004. Following her historic victory, the 20-year-old headed to Los Angeles to attend the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival.

Gauff shared highlights from the festival, including her experience joining a mosh pit and hearing her name mentioned live during Tyler, the Creator's concert for the first time.

Recently, Gauff made waves on social media with a stylish post. She shared four selfies showcasing an all-denim outfit paired with her natural hair and sunglasses. Her post caught the attention of several celebrities, including fellow American athletes Cameron Brink, a WNBA star, and American gymnast Suni Lee.

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Coco Gauff begins unique "work from home" training to prepare for 2025

Coco Gauff with the WTA Finals 2024 trophy in Riyadh (Image: Getty)

Coco Gauff has begun her preseason training under the guidance of strength and conditioning coach Stephan Dalsoglio. The American tennis star has adopted a "work from home" training approach, allowing her to focus on physical conditioning near her Florida residence. She shared a video of her training on Instagram.

"Work from home," read Gauff's post (via Instagram).

"Off season under the sun," Dalsoglio wrote while sharing Gauff's story

The new WTA guidelines mandate participation in 20 key events, including four Grand Slams, 10 WTA 1000 tournaments, and six WTA 500 tournaments. Maintaining optimal physical fitness levels is critical for players each season.

Coco Gauff kicked off 2024 in style by defending her title in Auckland, but her season hit a lull until a coaching change revitalized her game. After parting ways with Brad Gilbert in September and bringing on Matt Daly as her coach, Gauff won the China Open and the WTA Finals, ending the year ranked World No. 3.

In 2025, Gauff is expected to skip Auckland, an event she has dominated for the past two years, to represent the USA with Taylor Fritz at the United Cup. Meanwhile, the Auckland tournament promises excitement, with stars like Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka, and Sloane Stephens slated to compete.