The WTA 50th Anniversary Gala featured a special dedication from Cori Gauff to “inspiration” Serena Williams. The 50th anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Tennis Association was celebrated on Friday in New York at a special event.
Prior to the US Open, Gauff, who is now ranked No. 6 in the world, attended the event. Gauff, then 19 years old, took a minute during her statement to praise Williams for the impact and influence she had on women’s tennis. Gauff also complimented Williams for giving her the confidence to think she, too, could one day achieve success as a tennis player.
Gauff shared her thoughts and stated: “It feels a bit like I’ve walked into a women’s tennis history book that has come to life. The WTA history that we all celebrate, is about a tour founded by women who were unafraid, and carried on by women who are empowered by the legacy we work every day to build upon.”
Gauff appreciated Serena Willimas and added: “In Serena Williams, I watched someone who dominated women’s tennis in a way no one else has ever had. More importantly, I saw someone who looked like me and helped me believe I could achieve as I follow my own unique path.”
Coco Gauff in 2023
LWWLWLWWLW Ranked no.6, the American played her last match on the 20th of August when she beat world no.10 Karolina Muchova 6-3 6-4 in the final in Cincinnati to win her 5th career title.
This year Gauff has managed to achieve a compiled 38-13 win-loss record. The American has won 3 titles in 2023 in Auckland, Washington and Cincinnati.
Coco Gauff |
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