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<p>Nineteen-year-old Coco Gauff is sharing an inspirational message for her fellow &#8220;young athletes&#8221; after winning her first grand slam title in the 2023 US Open.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding Coco Gauff&#8217;s Historic Win</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://people.com/coco-gauff-wins-2023-us-open-her-first-grand-slam-title-7967758" target="_blank" rel="noopener">PEOPLE</a>, Gauff defeated Aryna Sablenka in a &#8220;three-set slugfest&#8221; at the US Open on Saturday. The outlet reports that this makes the nineteen-year-old the &#8220;youngest American&#8221; to win the title since Serena Williams in 1999.</p>
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<p>Afterward, the teenager reportedly told the crowd she was &#8220;a little bit in shock.&#8221; Then, she later explained that she is &#8220;just thankful for this moment.&#8221;</p>
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<p id="mntl-sc-block_1-0-17" class="comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html">&#8220;I&#8217;m just thankful for this moment, I don&#8217;t have any words for it to be honest.&#8221;</p>
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<p>Furthermore, Gauff told the public during a post-match ceremony she knew if she didn&#8217;t give it her &#8220;all,&#8221; she &#8220;had no shot a winning.&#8221;</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Coco Gauff&#8217;s Full Circle Moment Alongside Her Praise From Fellow Tennis Greats</h3>
<p>Shortly after Gauff&#8217;s historic win, footage surfaced of her, at eight years old, dancing at the 2012 US Open. The video was shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw_iz4oR2kj/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&;igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Shade Room,</a> which prompted many to applaud Gauff&#8217;s full circle moment further.</p>
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<blockquote><p>&#8220;I LOVE THIS! Shoutout to her parents who made sure she can see herself there years before ! Congratulations <a class="x1i10hfl xjbqb8w x6umtig x1b1mbwd xaqea5y xav7gou x9f619 x1ypdohk xt0psk2 xe8uvvx xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x16tdsg8 x1hl2dhg xggy1nq x1a2a7pz notranslate _a6hd" tabindex="0" role="link" href="https://www.instagram.com/cocogauff/">@cocogauff</a> â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸&#8221;</p></blockquote>
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<div class="x9f619 xjbqb8w x78zum5 x168nmei x13lgxp2 x5pf9jr xo71vjh x1uhb9sk x1plvlek xryxfnj x1c4vz4f x2lah0s xdt5ytf xqjyukv x1cy8zhl x1oa3qoh x1nhvcw1"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xvs91rp xo1l8bm x5n08af x10wh9bi x1wdrske x8viiok x18hxmgj" dir="auto">&#8220;She literally has proof that dreams do come true, this is such a major flex ðð½&#8221;</span></div>
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<p>On top of experiencing the full circle moment, Gauff also received praise and support from Serena Williams.</p>
<blockquote><p>“Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!! Amazing!!!!!!!! @cocogauff,&#8221; Williams wrote on her Instagram Story alongside a photo of the 19-year-old, as per <a href="https://blavity.com/serena-williams-praises-coco-gauff-after-winning-us-open-2023" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blavity</a>.</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, fellow tennis legend Roger Federer and the former First Lady Michelle Obama applauded Gauff.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">The Nineteen-Year-Old&#8217;s Message For Other Young Athletes</h3>
<p>In an interview published with <a href="https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/coco-gauff-representation-first-grand-slam-win-1234789073/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">VIBE</a> on Monday, Gauff reflected on her historic &#8220;victory.&#8221; Additionally, she shared inspiring words about &#8220;representation&#8221; for other &#8220;young athletes.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;Representation is so important, and I am honored to be able to show young athletes that you should never stop pushing to achieve your dreams,&#8221; the 19-year-old explained. &#8220;I’ve always believed that age is just a number, and your dreams are there to be chased no matter how old you are. This victory means the world to me, and I hope it inspires others to chase their dreams with determination and passion.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Furthermore, Gauff also thanked her &#8220;family and my team&#8221; for their support.</p>
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<p>Roomies, what do you think of Coco Gauff&#8217;s sentiments for other &#8220;young athletes&#8221;? Also, please join us in sharing congratulations for the nineteen-year-old!</p>
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