On Monday, the defending US Open champion, Coco Gauff, will take to the court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the first round the final major this season. The 20-year-old will be looking to secure a second consecutive title at the New York Grand Slam and her second career major title.
It’s a lot of pressure for the young athlete. But she’s proven herself up to the challenge. With the 2023 US Open win, she became the youngest American to take home the title since Serena Williams in 1999. Last year, she marched to victory with the determination and poise of a much older player, and she will hope to repeat the feat on home turf again come Sept. 7. Read More
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