Coco Gauff
Tennis player; US Open champion
Born
March 13th, 2004
21 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Professional tennis player achieved prominence in the sport at a young age. Gauff first gained attention at the 2019 Wimbledon Championship, reaching the fourth round as a 15-year-old qualifier. In 2023, secured the US Open title, marking her first Grand Slam victory. She has been recognized for her powerful playing style and strong competitive spirit on the court.
Reached the fourth round at 2019 Wimbledon
Won the 2023 US Open singles title
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