September 9th 2023.
At just 19 years old, Coco Gauff is proving that age is just a number when it comes to success. The American teen is the first since Serena Williams to make it to the title match in New York. After an intense day, Gauff emerged victorious against her opponent Karolina Muchova, putting her only one win away from becoming a Grand Slam champion. She defeated Muchova 6-4, 7-5.
Gauff has been an unstoppable force, winning 11 games in a row and 17 out of her last 18 matches. This determination was evident even when environmental activists stalled the match by 49 minutes. Gauff remained focused and said “If that’s what they felt they needed to do to get their voices heard, I can’t really get upset at it.”
The crowd erupted in cheers as Gauff played for the game point, and it was clear that the 19-year-old was not lacking in support. However, Gauff was humble in her victory, saying “I really believe that now I have the maturity and ability to [win the title].”
Gauff will compete against No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the Grand Slam championship match on Saturday. Even if she doesn’t take home the trophy, Gauff is proud of how she’s been handling the last few weeks. We’re sure the young tennis player will continue to show us that age is just a number!
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