Coco Gauff rose to fame in the 2019 Wimbledon when she beat Venus Williams in the first round. Since then, the tennis world has expected a lot from the teenage Gauff. She has achieved quite a bit since she turned pro, with much of her achievements taking place this year. Chris Eubanks is a player who is good friends with the star and recently came out to talk about her most admirable quality.
Eubanks is not alone in sharing uplifting comments for Gauff. The 19-year-old American sensation has also supported Eubanks whenever he has needed someone to lift him up. Now, her character is what lives in his heart.
Chris Eubanks on Coco Gauff’s best personality trait
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As the tennis season ends, Chris Eubanks has appeared with Tennis Channel and dived into his year and various other aspects of the sport. In one segment, he was asked about Coco Gauff and what about her made him proud. Eubanks, with no delay, said that the kind of person she is, even after the success she’s seen, is what makes him proud.
He also went on to mention the period where many said that since she reached round four in Wimbledon at 15, she has to win at 17. Eubanks also talked about many coming forward to say she’ll never win a slam because of her forehand. He said that she heard the comments and used them as motivation.
What a year for @CocoGauff!@Chris_Eubanks96 and @PrakashAmritraj compliment the 19-year-old for staying true to herself through all of her great success 🙌@Steve_Weissman | #TCLive pic.twitter.com/f8j9duUPCq
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) December 1, 2023
Eubanks further said, “And even despite it going through and winning a 500 or 1000 and a grand slam, she’s still the same person going in supporting her younger brothers at their sporting events. Still trying to understand this newfound fame and celebrity that’s magnified times ten. Since that US Open and, she still remains such a great person to be around. She’s never lost herself, and to me, that is the biggest thing that I’m most proud of.”
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Gauff’s personality is one of the biggest reasons she is good friends with Chris Eubanks. The 27-year-old American player has showered her with compliments, and she has returned the favor by supporting him.
Gauff supporting Eubanks
Competition gets more attention than friendship when it comes to sports. However, when it comes to Gauff and Eubanks, there is only a sweet bond between good friends. Eubanks has shown his support for the 19-year-old star, and she has shown him a similar gesture in return. One could see her support for Eubanks as she cheered for him despite being eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon.
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Eubanks said that it meant the world to Gauff to attend his matches as best as she could. The two players have been friends for a long time and have continued their bond by supporting each other at all times. With the two moving on to different phases of their careers, mutual support is something that will help them further.
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