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Lesson Learned: Gauff Believes She’s Getting Closer to Winning Slams

The American fell to Sloane Stephens in New York, and reflected on her Grand Slam season. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday September 1, 2021

After her 6-4, 6-2 defeat at the hands of Sloane Stephens, 17-year-old Coco Gauff took stock of her impressive Grand Slam season. The American reached her first major quarterfinal at Roland Garros, before losing to eventual champion Barbora Krejcikova. Two weeks later she made the second week of Wimbledon for the second time, falling to former champion and eventual semifinalist Angelique Kerber.

Though she may have wanted more, Gauff believes she is closer than ever before to winning a major.

“I think that I feel like I've learned that I'm capable of making it far in slams,” she said. “I think if I tighten up a few things, that I'm capable of winning one. The past couple slams I've lost to players that have gone to the quarters or won eventually, so it shows that I'm there.

“I feel like there's just an experience lacking that I have. I definitely think it shows. I think that I just need to play more matches so I feel more comfortable on the pressure moments.”

Stephens, who is ranked 23, says her high point of the season was reaching the quarterfinals at Roland Garros. She also reminded reporters that her work is not done at the majors this year. She’ll play doubles with Caty McNally.

“I think obviously the standout was the French Open quarterfinal,” she said. “The goal is always to win, so obviously I think I can do a lot better. But I feel like I have a lot to improve on. I think today's match showed what I need to improve on. I still have doubles, so it's not quite over. Singles-wise, I think I have a lot to work on. I'm going to go back to work once this is over.”

Garmin Alpha 10 Offers Hunters Smaller, Lighter Tracking Unit

Hunting |

Garmin’s new compact tracking unit allows hunters to pair to other Garmin devices. Since its expansion into the hunting and fishing markets, Garmin has seemingly never taken its foot off the gas pedal. Just as soon as users get their bearings with one of Garmin’s units, yet another product hits the shelves ready to revolutionize […]

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By: Kerry Ramirez

Cooking, Food |

The best fish I ever tasted was the Rocky Mountain spotted trout my dad caught from a river running through a campsite in Colorado. He fished for a few hours, and kept the fish on a line in the water. The water was ice cold. When we were ready to eat, he gutted the fish but left the rest of it whole, pan fried them in a cast iron skillet with a little lard and dusted lightly with cornmeal. The only seasoning was salt and pepper. The fish were so sweet and tender! The simple way is best.

9 Mouthwatering Dove Recipes You’ve Probably Never Tried

Hunting |

The adage “everything is better wrapped in bacon” doesn’t apply here. Dove meat is more versatile than you might think. While the thought of last year’s bacon-wrapped jalapeno dove poppers with cream cheese will surely make your mouth water, think about trying something new with your next harvest. These nine dove recipes are sure to become tried and true […]

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5 Charter Fishing Trips That Show the Featured Variety of American Fisheries

Fishing |

These five charter fishing trips will make your time on the water into a really good memory. We’ll always laud the professional outdoorsmen and women that serve as hunting and fishing guides, provide outfitter services, and take on the role of charter captains. They’re the ones who make it their life’s work to show the […]

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