Coco Gauff reveals dream dinner date and avoids Indian Wells shock

Coco Gauff survives tough match at Indian Wells, faces dilemma of choosing ideal dinner date between Beyonce and Rihanna.

Coco Gauff faced a formidable challenge in her first match at Indian Wells, narrowly escaping defeat against Clara Burel. The third seed fought back from a set and a break down to win in a thrilling deciding set tie-break. Despite the intense match, Gauff found herself pondering a lighter topic in her post-match press conference - her ideal dinner date.

When asked to choose between Beyonce and Rihanna, Gauff ultimately settled on Rihanna, intrigued by her journey in creating Fenty Beauty and navigating the business side of things. Reflecting on her tough opening matches in recent tournaments, Gauff acknowledged the importance of fighting through challenges and giving her best effort on the court.

As she approaches her 20th birthday, Gauff admitted that celebrating birthdays during tournaments can be tricky, but she remains focused on her tennis career. Looking ahead to her next match against Lucia Bronzetti, Gauff recognizes the need to improve various aspects of her game to continue progressing in the tournament. Despite the tough competition, Gauff is determined to showcase her fighting spirit and eagerness to improve on the court.