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On the rarest of occasions when one field of sports achieves an extraordinary feat, the world bows down to it. We witnessed the same recently after Coco Gauff won her first-ever Grand Slam. Following her triumph, various celebrities joined in to congratulate the 19-year-old and one of them was Savannah James, the wife of LeBron James.
Mrs. James publicly praised her win in the US Open, showcasing her excitement for the youngster’s victory. It won the hearts of millions, as Savannah proved to be a constant support for many.
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What exactly happened?
The World No. 6 in women’s tennis rankings qualified for the singles final of the US Open 2023 in New York City. In the decider, she fought hard against World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka for over two hours. In the end, the endeavors of the young American bore fruit as she won 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to clinch her first her Grand Slam.
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Those in attendance were in awe of her efforts and the spouse of the Los Angeles Lakers star was no exception. Savannah showcased her excitement for the final even before the start of the match. Once Gauff won it, she posted a story from her Instagram, displaying her support with the caption, ?Yeeeaah Coco!?.
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The sports world loved how the 37-year-old voiced publicly for Coco after the biggest win of her career. Gauff’s dream came true as the mother of the James household witnessed it firsthand from the stand. The significance of this moment becomes bigger when we factor one more aspect into it.
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The influence of LeBron James on Gauff
The tennis star previously revealed how the 38-year-old is one of her many inspirations for success. She even attributed one of her previous wins to the NBA superstar’s impact on her.
She took motivation from James’ iconic 2016 NBA finals in the past, where he came back from behind to surprise everyone. Despite his age, how the 4-time NBA champion carried himself on the court all the years set an example for the teenager.

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OAKLAND, CA – JUNE 19: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on with teammates Kevin love #0 , J.R. Smith #5 , Matthew Delladova #8 after winning the game against the Golden State Warriors during the 2016 NBA Finals Game Seven on June 19, 2016 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2016 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
The young athletes of the USA reaching the pinnacle of global sports is a sight to behold for the nation. On top of that, the support from the popular voices of different sports makes it even more special. As Coco Gauff is bound to thrive more from this point onwards, this may not be the only time we see Savannah James cheering for her.
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