Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old tennis sensation, shared an emotional moment after winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open, breaking a personal “no crying” rule she had with her father. Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at Flushing Meadows, marking the pinnacle of her young career.
In an Instagram live video, Gauff revealed that both she and her father, Corey, couldn’t hold back their tears. “Today was the first time I’ve ever seen my dad cry,” she said, noting his usual tough exterior. She expressed her own shock at crying, stating that she rarely shows such emotion in public.
Reflecting on her journey, Gauff said, “I’m just happy I was finally able to overcome all that to do it,” referring to the expectations placed on her from a young age.
Gauff’s triumph remains a defining moment in her burgeoning career, with both father and daughter breaking their emotional barrier together.
Coco Gauff in 2024
Ranked no.6, Coco played her last match on the 1st of September when she lost to world no.8 Emma Navarro 6-3 4-6 6-3
in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).Currently, during this year Gauff owns a compiled 41-15 match record. Coco clinched 1 title in Auckland.
Coco Gauff will fight against the world no.224 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other so far on the main tour.
Gauff has won 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)
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