Coco Gauff dazzles in an all-pink outfit as she poses with her proud mom and dad and the US Open trophy… after scamming New York to win her first-ever Grand Slam at the age of 19
Coco Gauff looked picture perfect as she posed with her family and the US Open trophy on the best night of her life in New York.
The 19-year-old, who entered the tournament as the sixth seed, put in the performance of her life on Sunday and won her first Grand Slam trophy.
And amid the media frenzy in the hours after the match, Gauff and her family had time to participate in a photo shoot on the grounds of Flushing Meadows, the U.S. Open champion in an all-pink ensemble.
The images show her mother Candi and father Corey, sitting on either side, hugging their daughter, while in other photos Gauff kisses the trophy.
It seemed like a moment of relative calm amid the madness of the day, after she clinched the huge $3 million prize by beating No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka.
Coco Gauff beams as she sits next to her mother and father outside Arthur Ashe Stadium
Gauff kisses the trophy after winning the women’s singles title, and $3 million in the process
The 19-year-old paid tribute to her father Corey (left) immediately after her stunning win.
Gauff had previously reached the final of the French Open but had never tasted Grand Slam silverware until Saturday, but now at the age of 19, he has the whole world ahead of him.
In an on-field speech after her victory, the American paid tribute to her father – and admitted it was the first time she had ever seen him cry.
‘First of all, thanks to my parents. Today was the first time I’ve ever seen my dad cry,” she told the packed crowd at Arthur Ashe.
It didn’t seem like Gauff was letting go of the trophy anytime soon after beating Aryna Sabalenka
Gauff holds the trophy above her head, with her name in lights on the screen behind her
The US Open is Gauff’s first Grand Slam trophy, but at the age of 19 it certainly won’t be her last
It was an emotional day for the 19-year-old, but she took it all in stride
“He doesn’t want me to tell you, but he got caught in 4K. He thinks he’s so difficult. Thanks guys. You believed in me from the beginning.”
“He was the first person I saw,” Gauff added after winning the Slam. ‘That moment. I’ll never forget that. I’m so happy. That man has supported me so much.
“People were always trying to tear us apart, saying he didn’t need to be in my box or he didn’t need to coach me anymore. They don’t know he’s the reason I won this match.”
On the field, the emotions were clear to everyone as Gauff broke down in tears after the match point
Gauff – understandably – spent most of the afternoon and evening hoisting the trophy
Sabalenka was the highest-ranked player to start the match, but Gauff sealed the victory