Boris Becker becomes laughing stock after Coco Gauff upsets Naomi Osaka in Round 3

German tennis legend Boris Becker recently praised the young tennis star Coco Gauff by calling an 'exceptional talent'. However, Boris Becker also warned that Gauff could suffer from a serious burnout if the 15-year-old American's career is not managed well. Although Becker played down the hype surrounding Gauff, he would probably have nothing to say after she upset defending champion Naomi Osaka 6-3, 6-4 in the Australian Open Round 3 match on Friday at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne.

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Coco Gauff made headlines last year after she won her first-round match in Wimbledon against Venus Williams. Gauff had also put a great show at the US Open that followed. She carried on her good form at the Australian Open, having beaten Williams once again in the first round this year.

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Australian Open: Boris Becker refuses to buy into hype surrounding Coco Gauff

While speaking to a leading European broadcaster, Boris Becker believes that Coco Gauff must not be hyped up too soon and finds Gauff's maturity at such a young age 'remarkable'. However, his next statement itself was contradictory as he claimed that tennis does not sleep. Becker added that Gauff will be a good talent in the future but isn't at the moment as fans think she is.

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Although Becker must have spoken from his own experience after winning the Wimbledon at the age of 17, little would he know what was to come a few hours later. Coco Gauff defeated Naomi Osaka to move into the fourth round of the Australian Open amidst much fanfare.  

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