Vandeweghe's most quotable moments in her incredible run

Jan 24, 2017
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Vandeweghe's most quotable moments in her incredible run

Cheers to seeing more from this entertaining American in the semi

Published Jan 24, 2017

On Tuesday in Melbourne, CoCo Vandeweghe stormed into her first major semifinal with a 6-4, 6-0 demolition of 2016 Roland Garros champion Garbine Mugurza. The 25-year-old American hasn't let her unseeded status stop her from supplanting anyone in her path (she also stunned world No. 1 Angelique Kerber in the fourth round).

While her racquet has been doing most of the talking, Vandeweghe has been quick to provide a memorable quote or 10.

1

"I hit a backhand down the line for a winner." – Vandeweghe's answer for how she beat Eugenie Bouchard, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5 in the third round.

2

"Well, that's his job. He should." — On if her coach would help prepare her to face world No. 1 Kerber.

3

"Actually, not that high now that I think about it." – When she was asked to rate her win over Bouchard.

4

"What's the expert say? Does he say it looks natural?" – After a reporter told her a specialist's observation of her solid mechanics.

5

"Honestly it was quite disrespectful to hear that you said he's a comedian, especially when he's such a great individual and has been nothing but helpful for many tennis players, as well as changed the game in so many different ways." – Defending her late coach Vic Braden.

6

"I mean, it's a new year." – Her response to her five-match losing streak to end 2016.

7

"I go out there expecting to win." – After dismissing defending champion Kerber, 6-2, 6-3.

8

"I was really kind of nervous. I even told my coach before, I was like, better get some toilet paper out there because I'm... you know." – Moments after reaching her first major semifinal over Mugurza.

9

"Once I got rolling in the second it was like a freight train. You couldn't stop it." – Describing her 6-4, 6-0 win over Muguruza.

10

"I think I don't shy away from a challenge necessarily. I never have. Growing up, I've always just been wanting to prove people wrong in a lot of different regards." – On how she's pulling off multiple Top 10 wins.

Here's hoping to see and hear a lot more from Vandeweghe after she faces Venus Williams in the semifinals.