Coco Gauff makes intriguing WTA Laver Cup proposal as fellow Americans Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula & Emma Navarro join her in top 10

Coco Gauff has made an exciting proposal for a women’s version of the Laver Cup, suggesting that the top American players face off against the best players from around the world. This idea comes as Gauff, along with fellow Americans Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Navarro, all find themselves ranked in the WTA top 10, making this an ideal time for such a high-stakes, star-studded competition.

The 20-year-old US Open champion took to Instagram to celebrate the collective achievement of American women in tennis, sharing an image of the four players and adding the caption, “USA vs World Laver Cup????” This proposal hints at the potential for an exciting team event that would showcase some of the top female tennis talents in the world, bringing together national pride and individual prowess in a competitive format.

While the existing Laver Cup—which pits Team Europe against Team World—only includes male players, Gauff’s proposal has sparked conversation around the idea of a similar event for women. This concept has been floated before, with discussions about the potential for a women’s version of the Laver Cup.

Tony Godsick, who worked with Roger Federer to create the men’s Laver Cup, previously mentioned that there had been talks about creating a similar event for women. However, he also noted that it would take some time to develop the right format, as they are focused on fully realizing the men’s event before expanding.

With American women dominating the rankings, the timing seems perfect for such an event. Gauff, Pegula, Keys, and Navarro are all having standout seasons, and their inclusion in a women’s Laver Cup would bring immense star power to the competition.

If Gauff’s idea were to come to fruition, it would represent an exciting new chapter in team tennis, providing a platform for women to shine in a Ryder Cup-style format, just as the men have done.