Headline: Coco Gauff’s Celebration Tour Warms Hearts After French Open Triumph
Second Grand Slam Glory for Gauff
Coco Gauff has been soaring in popularity ever since clinching her second Grand Slam title at the French Open. The 21-year-old pulled off an impressive comeback, rallying from a set down to defeat then-world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. Her victory made her the first American woman since Serena Williams in 2015 to win at Roland Garros.
From Center Court to Center Stage
Following her historic win, Gauff has been making waves off the court. She made her debut on late-night television with an appearance on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. But her spotlight moments didn’t end there. She also attended her first-ever WNBA game, creating an emotional and unforgettable moment.
A Special Appearance at the WNBA
Gauff was seen courtside at the New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky game, alongside Vanessa Bryant and her daughters. The Liberty secured an 85-66 victory, but the crowd’s attention quickly shifted to Gauff. She received a standing ovation during the game at Barclays Center, a moment made even sweeter by her younger brother Cameron’s enthusiastic clapping. His reaction stole the show and melted hearts online.
Viral Sibling Moment
Fans quickly picked up on the wholesome moment, with one person joking that Cameron clapped “like he just met her today.” Gauff later reposted the video to her Instagram story, captioning it, “Love him 🥲 my shaylaaa”—a nod to a popular TikTok trend used to express affection and joy.
Athletic Roots Run Deep
Gauff comes from a family with a strong sporting background. She is the eldest of three siblings. Codey, her younger brother, plays baseball competitively, while Cameron enjoys both football and tennis. Their parents were athletes too—her father, Corey, played basketball at Georgia State, and her mother, Candi, was a track and field athlete at Florida State.
Supportive Family Bonds
She often credits her siblings for being her source of strength. In a post-French Open interview on Good Morning America, Gauff shared how her brothers influence her: “Codey reminds me to believe in myself, and Cameron reminds me to enjoy what I do. I learn so much from them.”
WNBA Stars Show Love
Even the athletes on the court recognized Gauff’s presence. After the game, Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese praised her during the press conference. “Inspired, and obviously, congrats to Coco. She’s amazing. As a young Black woman, I’m really inspired by what she’s doing. Her support for women’s sports is huge, and I hope she keeps shining.”
A Fan-Turned-Icon in the WNBA Crowd
Gauff expressed how touched she was by the warm reception. “It was insane. I wasn’t expecting everyone to stand up. It was such a cool feeling,” she said. “This is my first WNBA game, and I’ve been wanting to go for so long. Being here at Barclays with a full house is really special.”
Eyes on Wimbledon
Despite the celebrations, Gauff isn’t taking much time off. The grass season is next on her schedule, and she’s set to play in the German Open, one of the key lead-up events before Wimbledon.
What’s Next for Coco?
With her confidence at an all-time high and her popularity surging beyond tennis circles, Gauff is heading into the next phase of her career with a powerful mix of talent, charisma, and joy. Wimbledon is around the corner—can she ride this wave to another title?