Cori Gauff is one of the most inspiring young figures in tennis right now. The American teenager impressed when she defeated her childhood hero Venus Williams last year in Wimbledon when she was just 15. However, Coco is also extremely active on social media and besides posting some lighthearted videos during the Coronavirus lockdown, she impressed again for some strong messages following the killing of George Floyd.
Tennis legend Chris Evert was fascinated with Coco’s response to tweet her admiration for the youngster that seems to get more and more prone to inherit Serena Williams’ legacy.
“I believe we have a future leader, role model, and activist in @CocoGauff. At the young age of 16, she is showing up in the fight against racial prejudice. She could champion human rights and still be a champion in tennis. I believe she can be an inspiration and do it all.”
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Cori Gauff in 2020
Currently ranked no.52, Gauff played her last match on the 26th of January when she was defeated by Sofia Kenin 6-75 6-3 6-0 in the 4th round of the Australian Open.