American Tennis Sensation Coco Gauff Discloses Embarrassing Moment with Idol Venus Williams and How That Turned Out to Be a Critical Life Lesson – ‘Broke a Racket..’

In the world of tennis, where dreams and destinies intertwine on the court, few stories captivate hearts quite like that of Coco Gauff‘s ascent. Starting as a young fan who admired the Williams sisters, Gauff has grown into a skilled player today, thanks to her talent and determination. Yet, what adds a remarkable twist to her story is her friendship with Venus Williams.

This special bond has not only boosted Gauff’s tennis abilities but has also given her important advice for life.

Venus Williams’ impact on Gauff’s journey

In a candid conversation with Insider, the 19-year-old sensation shared the remarkable wisdom she gained from Venus Williams during the 2021 French Open.

Reminiscing about an incredible moment, Gauff recounted, “I was playing doubles with her and I broke a racket in front of Venus. And she was just like, ‘You’re good, let your emotions happen. It’s OK to feel what you’re feeling and let them exit your body — don’t hold them in. ‘”

The advice Venus Williams gave proved very important for Gauff. Her remarkable journey during that year’s French Open saw her making history in tennis. Becoming the youngest woman in 15 years to reach a Grand Slam quarterfinal, Gauff’s strong spirit and honesty stood out. Her journey also had a lot in common with her hero Venus, who had done something similar at the 1997 US Open. While this isn’t the first time Gauff has opened up about a special relationship with the global star, Venus Williams

Coco Gauff and Venus Williams’ Instagram friendship

Reflecting on this evolving friendship, Gauff shares her excitement about the connection she has forged with the fellow tennis icon. In an interview with PEOPLE (The TV Show!), the now 19 tennis prodigy revealed the delight of building a friendship with Venus Williams, a figure she has long admired from the sidelines of tennis excellence.

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Coco Gauff says that a big part of this friendship is on social media. She tells that Venus often comments on her posts on Instagram. “On Instagram, she’s always commenting on my stuff, and it’s pretty cool,” Gauff shared. For Coco, it’s exciting to have a famous tennis player like Venus pay attention to her. It makes her feel supported and encouraged.

Beyond Venus, Coco also shares that she talks with both Williams sisters, Serena and Venus. They’re all connected, and it goes beyond the game of tennis.

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