September 10th 2023.
Nineteen-year-old tennis sensation Coco Gauff achieved a major milestone on September 9th, when she won the U.S Open. Her triumph was especially significant, as it placed her in the same sentence as her idol, Serena Williams, who was 19-years-old when she last won the tournament.
It's unsurprising that Gauff was successful in this tournament, considering she has been regarded as a prodigious talent since she made history by becoming the youngest player to ever qualify for Wimbledon in 2019. She went on to make it to the fourth round of the tournament, before losing. Then, earlier this year, Gauff made it to the French Open final but wasn't able to secure the win.
Despite this, Gauff has won 18 of her last 19 games, adding to her already impressive record. Her most recent win was no different, and she celebrated it with her trademark yell right after her game point. In the post-match interview, Gauff used the opportunity to thank her "haters," thanking them for their words of doubt, as they had only served to motivate her further. She said:
"Thank you to the people who didn’t believe in me. Like a month ago, I won a title, and people said I would stop at that. Two weeks ago, I won a title, and people were saying that was the biggest it was going to get. So three weeks later, I’m here with this trophy right now. I tried my best to carry this with grace, and I’ve been doing my best, so honestly, to those who thought they were putting water in my fire: You were really adding gas to it, and now it’s really burning so bright right now."
Gauff's words and her victory speak for themselves; she is burning bright. Her talent and hard work have paid off, and she is an inspiration to young athletes everywhere. Her performance at the U.S Open will be remembered for years to come.
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