Roger Federer and Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women’s singles final of the US Open – Roger Federer heaped praise on the American.
Roger Federer extended his congratulations to Coco Gauff following her remarkable victory at the 2023 US Open, where she secured her first Grand Slam title. Gauff’s triumphant comeback against Aryna Sabalenka, overcoming a one-set deficit in the championship match of the New York event with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday, September 9, earned her the distinction of being the first American tennis player to claim the Flushing Meadows trophy since Sloane Stephens in 2017.
Coco Gauff’s impressive achievement at the age of 19 garnered praise from numerous prominent figures, among them tennis legend Roger Federer. Federer expressed his admiration for her victory in a hardcourt Grand Slam on social media, where he posted a heartfelt message. On Instagram, the Swiss tennis icon celebrated the 19-year-old’s win and recognized her dedication and mental strength as invaluable assets to the sport.
“Inspirational win @cocogauff 🎉, been watching your 🎾 and following you for years. Your hard work and mental toughness is great for our sport. You shine brighter than ever🌟,” Roger Federer wrote on Instagram following Gauff’s US Open win.
American teenager Coco Gauff saw her dreams come true as she defeated Aryna Sabalenka with a score of 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 at the US Open, securing her maiden Grand Slam title. At just 19 years old, Gauff achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first American teenager to win at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 1999.
Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka, who had an impressive year, including winning the Australian Open and reaching the semis at the French Open and Wimbledon, will ascend to the world No. 1 ranking on Monday.
However, her loss in the final after being in a position to claim her second Grand Slam title was a bitter disappointment, while Gauff’s victory thrilled the enthusiastic crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Coco Gauff, who had previously reached her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros last summer but suffered a significant loss to Iga Swiatek, expressed her overwhelming emotions, saying, “This victory means so much to me; it’s almost surreal. My heartbreak at the French Open final was a tough experience, but it’s those trials and challenges that make this win even more special.” She took the opportunity to thank her parents as she addressed the crowd and received the trophy from Billie Jean King on the 50th anniversary of equal prize money. An emotional speech followed amidst the applause from the crowd.
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