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There is no bond like the mother-daughter duo and Coco Gauff is a perfect example of that. As she channels her fashion A game in Paris with her sponsor ahead of the Grand Slam, Gauff’s mother shows how parents’ support can help children reach unimaginable heights.

In her Instagram story, Coco Gauff’s mother Candi Gauff shared her daughter’s photo wearing her sponsor New Balance’s sneakers. Being a mother, Candi Gauff couldn’t resist complimenting her daughter with one word” beautiful”. Gauff’s photo was shared by New Balance in a separate Instagram post from their official platform. They showcased this American WTA star’s French Open kit with Gauff’s signature New Balance CG1 sneakers. “Coco Gauff in the Coco CG1 ‘Grey.’ Available now”-wrote the page.

The reigning US Open champion unveiled the color of her signature New Balance sneaker showing her love for moody nudes with a dedicated ode to the brand’s heritage. Launched on the 24th of May, Coco Gauff’s signature CG1 sneakers offer a suede texture followed by a sand-colored sole. Additionally, the shoe has subtle off-white details on the upper portion of the shoe. An ode to the brand’s annual Grey Day celebration, Gauff poses for a photo to promote New Balance’s CG1 sneakers in her white sleeveless t-shirt and pleated skirt with white socks and a fluorescent green bomber jacket making Paris’s clay court very fashionable. This didn’t escape Candi Gauff’s attention, who hardly fails to cheer for her brilliant daughter.

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A track and field heptathlete from Florida State University, Candi Gauff surely shows where her daughter received her athletic genes from. The 20-year-old US Open champion’s mother surprised everyone with her love for Coco as she said in an interview with GMA that her daughter was “destined to be something” when she was a baby in a stroller. “But her determination was there, and I saw at an early age that she was destined to be something”- said Candi Gauff.

While Candi Gauff drooled over her daughter’s new shoot for New Balance, Gauff also didn’t miss a chance to compliment her beautiful mother. This year when GAuff along with her mother attended the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s Luncheon, her mother’s new look forced Coco to drop the “pretty” in Candi Gauff’s social media post following a heart emoji.

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From these comments, it is not hard for fans to understand how much Coco’s mother loves her daughter and tries to showcase her pride in her daughter’s achievements. In fact, Gauff in return offers an equal amount of love to her mother, appreciating the hard work and efforts Candi Gauff put through for her daughter’s success.

Coco Gauff applauds her mother’s efforts to keep her relaxed ahead of Roland Garros

It is not just Candi Gauff’s motherly affection that stole the show ahead of Gauff’s French Open journey. In fact, the reigning US Open champion has made a beautiful point to her fans by showing her respect and affection for her mother. Revealing Candi Gauff’s efforts in Paris, Gauff said- “I mean, it’s just little things like laundry or I will forget something. Just little things like that that moms are always looking out for and dads sometimes too, but even he forgets sometimes.”

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This American rising star of tennis further spoke about how her mother is easing her loneliness in Paris. “So really it is my mom keeping both of us in check. It is great having them on tour with me. It can get lonely sometimes, so it is nice to have my parents here” -she said.

Candi Gauff’s adorable gesture for her daughter represents why mothers are always very special to their children. Given that Coco is now touring Paris with her mother, she might unleash her A-game for her career next Grand Slam endeavor. What do you think?