Coco Gauff is grateful for the black champions who came before her:
“It’s an honor to be in that stat with Althea Gibson, Serena, Venus, Naomi, Sloane.. they paved the way for me to be here. I remember Sloane winning this trophy in 2017. I had lost in the final of junior US Open. It was an inspiring moment for me to see her win bc I grew up watching her & I’ve known Sloane since I was 10. Obviously, Serena & Venus, words can’t describe what they’ve meant to me. I hope I’m continuing a legacy. I hope another girl can see this & believe they can do it. Hopefully their name can be on this trophy too.” ❤