American tennis sensation Coco Gauff has always acknowledged her enormous debt to Serena Williams. Over the weekend she tweeted: “Serena, THANK YOU. It is because of you that I believe in this dream. The impact you’ve had on me goes beyond any words.” The 18-year-old American phenom has long been talked about—yes, long, despite her young age—as an heir to the Williams throne.
It's getting tight in Ashe between Gauff and Zhang! pic.twitter.com/7gcyVKiVwm
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2022
On Sunday in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the 12th-seeded youngster took another big step towards fulfilling her potential and grabbing the torch from Serena.
She hit em with the Mutombo 🥶@CocoGauff | @officialmutombo | #USOpen pic.twitter.com/dc9cwvNlUq
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2022
The energetic Gauff, the youngest player remaining in the tournament, survived a tough challenge from the oldest, 33-year-old Zhang Shuai of China, 7-5, 7-5, to reach the quarterfinals for the first time at her home major.
Coco ➡️ #USOpen Quarterfinals pic.twitter.com/dt79TzYLSI
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2022
“It feels insane,” exclaimed Gauff on court after the win. “Ashe Stadium chanting my name, I was trying not to smile on the changeover.
Coco is all of us.
Just scrolling TikTok and ignoring screen time limits. pic.twitter.com/pgvYRYsTW4
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 4, 2022
Coco Gauff, who reached her first Grand Slam final earlier this year at Roland Garros, advances to play 17th seed Caroline Garcia of France.
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