Coco Gauff comes out fighting after Australian Open semifinal doubles heartbreak

‘Knock me down nine times, I get up 10’: Coco Gauff comes out fighting after Australian Open semifinal doubles heartbreak alongside fellow American Jessica Pegula

Coco Gauff issued some fighting talk after her Australian Open journey came to an end in the semifinals of the women’s doubles Thursday.

The American star suffered heartbreak alongside compatriot Jessica Pegula just two matches away from glory.

The No. 2 seeds suffered a straight-sets 6-2, 7-6 (7) defeat by 10th seeds Shuko Aoyama and Ena Shibaharaon on Margaret Court Arena.

Coco Gauff came out fighting after her Australian Open journey ended with semifinal defeat

Gauff and Jessica Pegula lose in doubles to Ena Shibahara (left) and Shuko Aoyama Thursday

Gauff and Jessica Pegula lose in doubles to Ena Shibahara (left) and Shuko Aoyama Thursday

The Japanese team ran away with the first set and withstood a challenge from the US duo in the second.

Gauff was quick to give her take on the tournament, sharing her thoughts with her 859,000 Instagram followers.

‘Knock me down nine times, I get up 10,’ followed by a black love heart emoji.

‘Always a fun time Down Under… thank you @australianopen.’ 

Pegula and Gauff rallied in the second set but were ultimately beaten 6-2, 7-6 (7) at Grand Slam

Pegula and Gauff rallied in the second set but were ultimately beaten 6-2, 7-6 (7) at Grand Slam

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