The strongest will prevail, and Coco Gauff embodies that perfectly! The American arrived at the US Open with grit and a new coach by her side. Despite a season shadowed by criticism over her serve and a lack of titles, aside from the French Open win, she remained determined. Since Paris, the 21-year-old struggled to get past early rounds, which took a toll on her. That pressure spilled over at Arthur Ashe Stadium last night against Donna Vekic.

During her round two match, Gauff was seen crying through a tough first set, then fought back tears again during an emotional post-match interview on the court. Though she won 7-6(5), 6-2, she thanked the fans for their unwavering support. The next day, she stressed the importance of reminding fans that athletes are human, especially amid “the w

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