Mothers are the greatest cheerleaders for their children! And for 2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff, her mother Candi Gauff is undeniably her pillar of strength. From passionately cheering for Gauff during matches to sharing cherished moments on tour – like their fun gateway in China during Gauff’s Asian swing – Candi Gauff showcases her intense dedication to motherhood. In a recent compliment, she inspired the fraternity, showcasing what it means to be a truly supportive mother who also pays close attention to her child’s behavior.

Gauff led Team USA to victory at the 2025 United Cup by setting the tone of the finale with her smashing singles win against World No. Iga Swiatek. The young American defeated the Polish player 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets, showcasing her brilliance once again to the fraternity. Undoubtedly, Gauff’s performance helped the USA to clinch their second United Cup trophy. And post-victory, the WTA star made a heartwarming IG post sharing exclusive moments from the event.

“united cup champions 🫡 🇺🇸🦅 #digggggggg,” she captioned her post. Gauff’s IG post received a special cheer from the WTA star’s mother Candi Gauff. Encouraging her daughter’s hard work and her recent milestone, the proud mom – a former athlete in her own right and who no doubt knows the challenges that riddle being a sportsperson – commented, “Continue grow and dig….. Today you had to Dig deep!”

But apart from her mind-blowing performance, Gauff’s one exclusive gesture stole the limelight. Calling her actions “the theme of the week”, she explained in the post-match press conference, how the gesture was originally copied from her colleague and United Cup teammate Denis Kudla.

Coco Gauff on diggin’ her way to the limelight in Australia

Spectators and fans beheld a strange sight unfolding in front of them post Gauff’s victories in the tournament. After her matches in the 2025 United Cup, she was often seen mimicking digging with a shovel. When asked about it, Gauff said, “Honestly, I think it started, like, in my match against China. I was playing (Zhang) Shuai, and she was playing really great tennis. You know, he (Kudla) was, like, great digging, keep digging. Then the shovel celebration came from him. I just kind of took it and ran with it. That was the theme of the week for me”.

What Gauff’s actions, words, and performance ultimately displayed was the deep camaraderie that the entirety of Team USA believed in throughout the week in Australia. While standout performances from individuals were, as always, par for the course, the positivity of the teammates and conviction of their loved ones carried them through to the win. Tennis may well be a singular sport, but the foundations that prop up the stars are built by many, many other unseen forces too. Team USA at the United Cup was an emblem of that perfect synergy.