Coco Gauff is crowned at the 2023 US Open!
This Saturday, The 19-year-old defeated Belarusian Aryna Sablenka in the women’s final of the US Open 2023. Thanks to the victory, Gauff he achieved the first grand slam of his careerin addition to becoming the youngest American to win since Serena Williams in 1999.
“I feel a little shocked right now.”Gauff told the crowd after his victory. “That loss at the French Open was a headache for me and that makes this moment even sweeter than I could imagine”he added.
Gauff’s victory looked unlikely after the first set, with Sabalenka taking the win 6-2. NeverthelessGauff’s confidence grew during the second set, which she won 6-3, to finally take the third set (6-2) and be crowned the winner.
The crowd in New York chanted the name of Gauff, who also attracted the attention of several celebrities who gathered at the ‘Billie Jean King’ National Tennis Center in the borough of Queens.
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The celebrities who experienced Coco Gauff’s victory at the 2023 US Open live
As with other major sporting events, famous people and celebrities gathered to witness Gauff’s feat at 19 years old.
The actress Laura Dern was caught with her daughter Jaya Harper and with the American screenwriter, director and producer Shonda Rhimes. Dern was seen greeting the actress Mariska Hargitaywho was also in the stands.
The actress Charlize Theron and film director Spike Lee They also attended the women’s final this Saturday.
The actresses Diane Keaton, Ariana DeBose, Amanda Seyfried y Rachel Brosnahan They were also captured in the stands.
Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman y Mindy Kaling They also met at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Former tennis players John McEnroe y Maria Sharapova They also attended the final between Coco Gauff and Aryna Sablenka.
In social networks, multiple celebrities began to congratulate Gauff after winning his first Grand Slam. “We couldn’t be more proud of you on and off the court, and we know the best is yet to come,” wrote former President Barack Obama.
