‘Let’s try to get through this’ – Coco Gauff became so emotional at the French Open that tennis’ next big star couldn’t hold back tears
‘Let’s try to get through this’ – Coco Gauff became so emotional at the French Open that tennis’ next big star couldn’t hold back tears
Coco Gauff has come a long way since her first big French Open run.
Gauff, who is set to play Tamara Zidanšek on Wednesday, almost won it all at Roland Garros when she was just 18.
Coco Gauff was overcome with emotion as she was embraced by tennis fans
Coco Gauff was overcome with emotion as she was embraced by tennis fansCredit: AFP
Gauff wowed Paris tennis fans with her power and precision on the clay courts.
She ended up just two sets away from becoming a French Open champion.
“This is the first time for me, so let’s try to get through this,” an emotional Gauff said in 2022.
As she spoke, the young American star was overwhelmed by the power of the moment.
With fans standing and applauding inside the venue, Gauff paid tribute to French Open winner Iga Swiatek and joked that she hoped to one day end as a winner when playing the Polish star, who’s ranked No. 1 in 2024.
“What you’ve done on tour the past couple months have truly been amazing and you totally deserve it,” Gauff said. “Hopefully we can play each other in more finals.”
As Gauff referenced her supporters, tears began to flow.
Gauff turned her head and wiped her eyes while holding a microphone, then publicly praised all those who helped her reach the finals at 18.
Gauff started crying as she thanked Roland Garros fans for their supportCredit: youtube@Eurosport Tennis
The 18-year-old American stunned the French Open with a magical runCredit: Getty
“I’d like to thank my team,” Gauff said. “I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get this done today.”
The Roland Garros crowd clearly appreciated Gauff’s honesty and sincerity.
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“Thank you guys for always supporting me,” the American said. “Hopefully this is the first final of many. I really appreciate you guys lot. You guys helped me so much throughout this year.”
Gauff won over the crowd in June and connected with a new legion of fans during her final comments.
Wiping away tears again, the young star thanked the crowd that tried to help her at the French Open against the No. 1 seed.
“You were cheering me on and that means a lot. So truly thank you.”
Then Gauff reminded the world that she was an 18-year-old on one of the biggest tennis stages in the world.
“I don’t know where to go,” said Gauff, before she gave back the mic.
The young American would experience Grand Slam success at the 2023 US Open.
She beat No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the final to claim her first major title.
