Coco Gauff’s historic victory at the 2023 US Open has not only earned her widespread acclaim but has also garnered recognition from the US Senate. In a display of bipartisan support, senators Jon Ossoff, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, and Raphael Warnock introduced a resolution in Congress to congratulate the young American tennis sensation on her remarkable triumph in New York.
The text of the resolution includes the following key points:
“Congratulating Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year’s US Open Tennis Championships. Whereas, on September 9, 2023, Gauff won her first Grand Slam title at the US Open; Whereas, on March 13, 2004, Gauff was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and grew up in Delray Beach, Florida, where she still lives today… Whereas Gauff is an inspiration to millions of young girls and boys across the country with her passion for the sport, faith, and victories: Now, therefore, be it. Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year’s US Open Tennis Championships.”
Raphael Warnock, a respected American Baptist pastor and politician representing Georgia, expressed his pride in Coco Gauff’s historic achievement on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). He wrote,
“Coco Gauff has brought pride to the state of Georgia and the country. Now it’s officially on the congressional record. Congratulations once again on your historic, incredible win, @CocoGauff! We’re so proud of all that you’ve accomplished.”
Coco Gauff has brought pride to the state of Georgia and the country. Now it’s officially on the congressional record.
Congratulations once again on your historic, incredible win, @CocoGauff! We’re so proud of all that you’ve accomplished. https://t.co/vDegfl74Il
— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) October 31, 2023
The resolution not only acknowledges Gauff’s incredible talent and dedication but also underscores her role as an inspiration to young athletes nationwide. Coco Gauff’s success story continues to resonate, and her achievements have left an indelible mark in the world of tennis and beyond.
Coco Gauff in 2023
WWLWWLWWWW Currently ranked no.3 (career-high), Coco played her last match on the 1st of November when she lost to world no.2 Iga Swiatek 6-0 7-5 in the round robin in Cancun (draw).
Currently, during this season Gauff owns a 50-15 win-loss record. The American conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Auckland, Washington, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
