Megan Rapinoe and her support for women in sports transcends beyond the confines of soccer dynamics. She was elated by a teenage sensation?s victory in the women?s singles category at the US Open. On this note, the USWNT veteran expressed that the 19-year-old player was more entertaining than the top-ranked stars, including Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in tennis.
Rapinoe is set to conclude her career with the U.S. women?s team within the next 24 hours. Apart from the OL Reign star?s illustrious stint in soccer, she gained recognition for her outspoken advocacy of women in all sports. The USWNT forward praised the emerging tennis starlet for her victorious performances in the U.S. Open.
Megan Rapinoe remarks on the 3 best tennis star of the WTA
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Coco Gauff achieved remarkable strides in the realm of tennis in recent years. She made headlines after securing the U.S. Open in such an early stage of her career. The tennis prodigy staged an emphatic comeback to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the championship game. Additionally, Megan Rapinoe was captivated by her entertaining style of play during the tournament.
It is way too soon for Gauf to outpace her Belarusian rival in WTA rankings who currently holds a lead with 9,266 points. However, Megan Rapinoe backed the third-ranked superstar for her determination to cement her presence on the grandest tennis stage. The 38-year-old forward did not take into account the top two ranked players, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek in her statement. Megan Rapinoe said in an interview, ?Coco Gauff obviously is way more entertaining and popular to watch than anyone else who’s playing tennis right now?.
"Coco Gauff obviously is way more entertaining and popular to watch than anyone else who's playing tennis right now," says Megan Rapinoe, when explaining how excited she is to stay involved in women's sports generally, not only soccer
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Meanwhile, Megan Rapinoe gears up to play her final games in both the domestic and international fixtures. The veteran winger is overwhelmed with a surge of emotions after 17 years of a triumphant career before stepping into center stage for the last time in her career.
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USWNT legend fields for the last time in her national career
The two-time World Cup winner will draw the curtain on her national team career this Sunday. Megan Rapinoe plays her final game against South Africa before concluding her illustrious journey. The former Olympic winner represented the USWNT with 203 caps, netting 63 goals and contributing 73 assists since her first game in 2006.
Megan Rapinoe inspired numerous other women in sports through her advocacy for equal pay in soccer, as well as her unwavering support for LGBTQ+ rights over the years. One of the USA?s most accomplished players is all set to participate at Soldier Field Stadium in Chicago, commemorating her farewell with the national squad. How did you feel about Megan Rapinoe?s take on Coco Gauff? Comment below to share your thoughts.
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