A Year After Serena Williams’ Last Dance, 19YO Coco Gauff Gets Real on Huge Expectations Heading Into the US Open – ‘Black People Look Up to Me’
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26th, Aug 2023
The rising star, 19-year-old Coco Gauff, is poised to fill the void left by the tennis legend. Amid soaring expectations, Gauff, currently ranked world No. 6, reveals the weight of being the anticipated torchbearer for her generation and carrying forward the legacy of the 'Queen of the Court'.
With an impressive 73 singles titles, Serena Williams has paved the way for a new era of black women in sports. Now retired, her legacy looms large as another African-American WTA player steps up to the challenge.
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Coco Gauff, the rising star
At just 19, Coco Gauff shines brightly in the North American hardcourt swing. Her recent successes in Canada and Cincinnati underscore her prowess.
Embracing Legacy and Expectations
Making waves, she reached the quarter-finals at the Canadian Open and secured her first WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati, defeating world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
Gauff's exceptional form has cast her as a favorite in the upcoming Grand Slam event on home turf, drawing comparisons to the iconic Serena Williams.
She said, “Sometimes I guess it increases the pressure because I know that this community of people, the community of people of color, black people, look up to me a lot.”
With Serena stepping back, Gauff acknowledges her role as the "next leader" of tennis. The world No. 6, alongside her best friend, aims to continue the Williams sisters' legacy, carrying their inspiration forward.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula
The North American hardcourt swing witnesses a dynamic duo's triumph as Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula shine.
The Next Serena and Venus?
Pegula's Canadian Open victory, combined with Gauff's stellar performance, sparks pride among American fans.
Their success reaches heights even the Williams sisters didn't attain on their journey.
In a playful nod, the 19-year-old Gauff jokingly labels themselves the 'next Serena and Venus,' while also lauding the iconic American sisters for their incredible contribution to the nation's tennis legacy.
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