American tennis star Coco Gauff said she feels confident going into the upcoming Australian Open after a bright start to the new season.

Coco Gauff led the United States to its second United Cup title with a statement 6-4, 6-4 win over world No. 2 Iga Świątek a week before the start of the Australian Open.

Coco Gauff overcame second-ranked Iga Swiatek 6-4, 6-4 in the opening singles of the United Cup mixed teams tennis event and the United States went on to win the final by beating Poland 2-0. Taylor Fritz beat Hubert Hurkacz 6-4,

Coco Gauff is feeling more comfortable than ever in her game heading into the Australian Open and while changes to her playing style have had an impact the world number three says it is her different mindset which has made the biggest difference.

A dominant United States lifted its second United Cup mixed team tennis tournament title in three years, beating Poland 2-0 on Sunday.

Coco Gauff ousted Karolina Muchova 6-1 6-4 at the United Cup, while Iga Swiatek overcame Elena Rybakina 7-6 (5) 6-4. In the opening rubber of the United States and Czech Republic semifinal, the 2023 US Open champion delivered a clinical performance firing eight aces and converting four of her eight break point chances.

The United States and Italy both booked tickets to the United Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday, with Coco Gauff setting a marker for her rivals ahead of next month's Australian Open.

The top-seeded pair of Coco Gauff and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz of the United States are into the United Cup mixed teams tennis quarterfinals.

Red-hot Coco Gauff said Friday that keeping cool in tough moments was behind a scintillating run of form that has made her a major threat to Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open.

Coco Gauff says she is feeling great and plans to play "confident tennis" in a United Cup showdown versus Iga Swiatek. On Saturday, the top-ranked American female tennis player impressively handled the business against Karolina Muchova, dismantling the Czech 6-1 6-4 to help the United States reach the final in Sydney.

The American tennis star’s rapid ascent is grounded by the wisdom of her late grandfather, a storied college football coach and revered competitor.