US Open champion Coco Gauff has been nominated for the prestigious Best Athlete, Women’s Sports award at this year’s ESPY Awards. The ESPY Awards, established by ABC and ESPN in 1993, recognize excellence in team and individual sports performance, as well as achievements in charitable and special categories. The 2024 ceremony will be hosted by Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who has described the opportunity as a “dream come true” after winning 12 ESPY honors during her illustrious career.

Gauff, who made headlines with her remarkable US Open victory, is one of four elite female athletes nominated for the top prize. She is joined by basketball stars Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson, as well as leading LPGA golfer Nelly Korda. Should Gauff win, she will join an esteemed list of tennis players who have previously received this honor, including Monica Seles, Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka.

In addition to her nomination for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports, Gauff is also contending for the Best Tennis Player award. This category, which was combined for both men and women last year, features top nominees such as World No. 1 Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic. The ESPY Awards will air on ABC on Thursday, promising an exciting celebration of sporting excellence.

Coco Gauff in 2024

Ranked no.2 (career-high), Coco played her last match on the 7^th of July when she was overcome by world no.17 Emma Navarro 6-4 6-3 in the 4^th round in Wimbledon (draw).

This year Gauff owns an overall 35-11 record. The American has won 1 title in Auckland.

Coco Gauff will take on the world no.250 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other as of now in top competitions.

Coco clinched 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.

Coco won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)