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Childhood dreams often revolve around superheroes and their incredible adventures, it seems that professional athletes are not immune to the appeal of these iconic characters. American tennis rising superstar Coco Gauff recently surprised her fans by revealing her deep admiration for Spiderman again.

Superheroes seem to fascinate children and adults alike and Coco Gauff isn’t an exception either. Gauff has fully embraced her fascination with Spider-Man. She expresses her love for the superhero in a fun TikTok video, letting her inner web-slinger shine.

Coco Gauff unmasks her tough self, displays her Spiderman connection on TikTok

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In a lighthearted TikTok video, Gauff showed off his playful side, seamlessly changing from a Spider-Man suit to his tennis gear, while jokingly titling the video as, “When you gotta save the city at 6 but have practice at 7.”

Gauff’s love for Spiderman is no secret. She has openly expressed his admiration for the superhero on several occasions. Through social media or in person, she never hesitates to show her admiration for the friendly neighborhood crimefighter. During the release of the highly anticipated and critically acclaimed film Spiderman: No Way Home, Gauff ran into problems finding tickets for herself for the same. Despite the obstacles, Gauff’s determination prevailed and she managed to get tickets to enjoy the thrilling cinematic adventure of her beloved webslinger.

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During a conversation with a young YouTube influencer on Her Way Her Story, Coco Gauff candidly shared her affinity for Spider-Man and the reasons behind her admiration. For Gauff, the web-slinger holds a special place in her heart not just because of his heroic exploits, but also because she can relate to him on a deeper level. “I guess in a very figurative way, and Spider-Man himself is a teenager, does big things. And I’m a teenager who’s trying to do big things and I just feel I can relate to him a lot.” Gauff explained.

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Through her playful TikTok video and genuine enthusiasm, Coco Gauff showcases her light-hearted nature while emphasizing the balance she strives to achieve between her superhero aspirations and her dedication to tennis.

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