Tennis phenom Coco Gauff made history after she won the 2023 U.S. Open on Saturday over Aryna Sabalenka in New York City at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
One of the world’s best in the sport, Gauff notched her first career Grand Slam by winning all four of the major tennis tournaments.
It’s a remarkable achievement for Gauff, who at just 19 years old has defied the odds and earned her place in the sport’s history.
She even delivered a stellar post-win speech where she thanked those that didn’t believe she could accomplish such a thing as winning the U.S. Open and achieving her first career Grand Slam.
Plenty of notable figures shared their congratulations with Gauff for her victory, including former President Barack Obama and tennis legend Billie Jean King.
Wow. What a champion (in so many ways)! Congratulations, #CocoGauff! #USOpen2023 pic.twitter.com/EE4DHXzjo7
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) September 9, 2023
This generation is living the dream of the Original 9.
Congratulations, @CocoGauff! 💙 https://t.co/Tl5XlDRi9E
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2023
So proud of you, @CocoGauff! Your hard work and grit was on display throughout this tournament. This is your moment! 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/WBeqiaIrTk
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 9, 2023
History made! At Arthur Ashe stadium at that. @CocoGauff pic.twitter.com/c8mz1YfBco
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) September 9, 2023
Congratulations to @CocoGauff for beating Aryna Sabalenka and winning the U.S. Open!!! Kudos to her parents Corey and Candi, they’ve done an outstanding job!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 9, 2023
Congratulations to US Open champion, @CocoGauff! We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court – and we know the best is yet to come.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 9, 2023
Congratulations to @CocoGauff for beating Aryna Sabalenka and winning the U.S. Open!!! Kudos to her parents Corey and Candi, they’ve done an outstanding job!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 9, 2023
19-year-old Coco Gauff has WON her first Grand Slam title at the @USOpen! She is now the youngest American to win the championship since Serena Williams in 1999! This is your moment — cherish it! Congrats @cocogauff 👏🏾🎾 pic.twitter.com/PlURCINXlo
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) September 9, 2023
What a moment @CocoGauff Congratulations on an amazing performance and you are a true champion on and off the court. You make the sport proud
— James Blake (@JRBlake) September 9, 2023
Congratulations, @CocoGauff! Your drive and determination are an inspiration to the millions of little girls watching. I feel confident that while this is your first Major title, it won’t be your last. https://t.co/pdpVNw7bnr
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) September 9, 2023
Congrats to U.S. Open Champion @CocoGauff. You electrified Arthur Ashe stadium and the entire nation – the first of more to come and proof that anything is possible if you never give up and always believe.
You’ve made America so proud. https://t.co/N3Pl56wsJM
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 9, 2023
Congrats to Floridian @CocoGauff on winning her first career major at the @usopen! We are thrilled to have @USTAFlorida in #FL9 to help develop America’s new tennis champions like her. 🎾 🏆 https://t.co/tSZGYlk7i1
— Rep. Darren Soto (@RepDarrenSoto) September 10, 2023
I enjoy a classy shout-out to the haters!! Do it, COCO!!!#USOpen2023 https://t.co/tA5BxLhQ4W
— Sherrilyn Ifill (@SIfill_) September 9, 2023
Yessss Coco!! 👏🏾👏🏾 https://t.co/RmRSfOLweQ
— Chelsea Gray (@cgray209) September 9, 2023
Coco is such a joy to watch. Congratulations! https://t.co/iuFknD0yGQ
— Kris Budden (@KrisBudden) September 9, 2023
Congrats, Coco‼️🏆 https://t.co/PEcOeHKATJ
— Lance Briggs (@LanceBriggs) September 9, 2023
"Burning bright," she right! If you didn't watch the @usopen missed out. Competitive excellence, grace, power, fight had it all. Amazing seeing @BillieJeanKing on stage paving the way for that equal 🏆 💰 💰 💰 https://t.co/foHuTjBAHe
— Shonda Stanton (@CoachStanton) September 9, 2023
