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Roger Federer praises Coco Gauff after “inspirational” US Open victory

Gauff has been part of Federer’s Team 8 agency since the start of a professional career that has reached new heights following her maiden Grand Slam singles victory in Flushing Meadows.

ByDavid Kane

Published Sep 10, 2023

NEW YORK—Amid the wave of congratulations to newly-minted Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff comes high praise from tennis’ very own Roger Federer, who published a heart-warming social media post after the American teenager hoisted the US Open trophy on Saturday.

Inspirational win @cocogauff 🎉,” wrote Federer, who played his final match last fall at Laver Cup. “Been watching your 🎾 and following you for years. Your hard work and mental toughness is great for our sport. You shine brighter than ever🌟”

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Gauff has indeed been part of Federer’s orbit since beginning her already-iconic tennis career, having signed to his TEAM 8 agency before making her professional debut in 2019.

Still just 19 years old, the teenager has been a hot prospect since becoming the youngest US Open girl’s singles finalist in history, finishing runner-up in 2017 at just 13 years old.

She played and won her first WTA match less than two years later and has been a fixture on the pro tour ever since, reaching her first major final and cracking the Top 10 last year. Seeded No. 6 at the US Open, she rallied from a set down to defeat No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka to win her first major.

“It’s Team 8, period,” Gauff said on her Instagram Live Sunday afternoon.

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