Coco Gauff's victory enshrined the 19-year-old in the history books for being one of the few Black women to win the U.S. Open title.
Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after defeating Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in their Women's Singles Final match on Day Thirteen of the 2023 US Open on Sept. 9, 2023 in Queens, New York.To Coco Gauff, her moment of victory felt like a relief.
"I'm a product of their legacy and all the trials and tribulations they had to go through," she said. "And I wouldn't have this trophy if it wasn't for them. And I don't know it's really cool to see their names on this and know that mine is going to be cemented on here with them." Gauff had been keeping notice of who was watching her matches in the stands and the chatter on social media but there was one reach out that could stand apart from the rest. She was expecting a call from President Joe Biden.
"The President spoke by phone with Coco Gauff and her parents. He congratulated her on winning the U.S. Open," the White House said in a statement.
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