EVN (September 9) In a stunning victory, Coco Gauff secured her first Grand Slam championship by defeating the top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka at the US Open on Saturday.
The 19-year-old American prodigy displayed her remarkable skills in a nail-biting match, battling back from a 2-6 first-set loss to claim victory with scores of 6-3, 6-2. This historic win took place on the grand stage of Arthur Ashe Stadium, solidifying Gauff’s status as the 11th teenager ever to clinch a Grand Slam singles title.
Sabalenka, the Belarusian tennis star and current world No. 1, faced a challenging moment during the final match, requiring a medical break due to her deteriorating performance.
Gauff’s triumphant victory not only earned her the prestigious US Open title but also a substantial prize of $3 million. The young tennis sensation is now expected to attract a wave of endorsement deals, capitalizing on her rising stardom.
According to Fortune, Gauff’s representatives at talent agency Team8, along with her parents, Corey and Candi—her father serving as her coach and her mother overseeing her homeschooling—have consistently emphasized the importance of patience. They strategically declined numerous commercial and media opportunities, aiming to reduce distractions and enable Gauff to concentrate on her tennis career. This approach has not only aided her tennis development but also safeguarded her from the burnout that has plagued past prodigies.
