Following the Miami Open final, Coco Gauff, displayed graciousness by congratulating Aryna Sabalenka and thanking the crowd. However, in the post-match press conference, the young tennis player's disappointment was evident. Gauff offered an analytical perspective on the loss, highlighting a crucial moment in the third set. The match against Sabalenka, the world number one, went to a decisive third set, demonstrating Gauff's competitiveness. Prior to this match, Sabalenka had not lost a set on the WTA Tour, except against Elena Rybakina.

Gauff stated: "Well, I think tactically what I did well, I'll probably try to redo it again." She pointed to the first game of the third set, at 30-Love, as the key moment where she felt she lost the match.

Gauff regretted the first game of the third set, where she felt she had an opportunity to take the lead. She explained that she couldn't convert break point opportunities, despite making Sabalenka play a lot of balls, considering her powerful serve. In the second set, Gauff managed to raise her level, dictating the game and playing more aggressively. The player acknowledged the difficulty of facing Aryna, but was disappointed with the final result.

Sabalenka hailed Gauff as a 'fighter' after the final, recognizing her ability to come back. Gauff thanked Sabalenka for making her a better player, despite the loss.

After the Miami Open, Gauff and the rest of the WTA Tour prepare for the clay court season. The change of surface presents a challenge, given the difference in play. Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion, looks forward to this transition. Last year's clay court season was successful for Gauff, although she lost more finals than she won.

Gauff had an outstanding performance at Roland Garros, defeating Sabalenka, her Miami Open conqueror. Gauff's first clay tournament is expected to be in Stuttgart.

In 2023, Coco Gauff had the following results in the clay court season:

BOSS Open: Quarter-final, defeated by Jasmine Paolini.

Madrid Open: Final, defeated by Aryna Sabalenka.

Italian Open: Final, defeated by Jasmine Paolini.

Roland Garros: Winner.