Coco Gauff Beats Serena Williams’ 20-Year Record To Win The 2023 U.S. Open

Coco Gauff has claimed her first Grand Slam title and etched her name in the history books as she wins the 2023 US Open.

American teenager, Coco Gauff, came from behind to claim her first Grand Slam title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in the US Open.

Gauff clinched a 2-6 6-3 6-2 win at a delirious Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, September 9.

Speaking after her win, Gauff said:

I feel like I’m in a little bit of shock at the moment,”. “I feel like God puts you through tribulations and trials and that makes this even sweeter,” added the American, who lost in her only other major singles final at the 2022 French Open.

“I’m thankful for this moment. I don’t have any words.”

Gauff, overcome with emotion, made a heart sign to the fans before going up to the stands to see her parents Corey and Candi.

All three hugged and jumped in a circle as the family’s sacrifices and hard work resulted in one of the sport’s biggest prizes.

Asked to describe that moment, a laughing Gauff said: “When I hugged my dad, I didn’t see him, because he went immediately for the embrace – but I heard him crying.

“I have never seen that man cry in my life. My mum, I knew she was going to cry regardless if I won or lost.

“Honestly [I was thinking] nothing. The whole time I was saying to myself, ‘Oh my goodness, how is this real?”

19-year-old Gauff now becomes the youngest American player to win the US Open since 17-year-old Serena Williams won her first Grand Slam title in 1999. She also takes home $3 million in prize for winning the US Open.

It is believed that she will become the new number 3 in women’s tennis when the new rankings are released on Monday.