‘Haven’t Heard That Scream Since…’- Serena Williams’ Former Coach Drowns in Nostalgia as Coco Gauff’s US Open Act Reminds Her of a Legendary Figure

Coco Gauff has not just won her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open. Following her victory, every single action or word that has come from her has won the hearts of millions of people all over the world. Not leaving anyone behind and recognizing everyone’s contribution, Gauff has proved her mature outlook despite being only 19. Crediting Billie Jean King for her fight for equal pay and paying Venus and Serena Williams an iconic tribute, Gauff is the epitome of sportsmanship.

Hence, even the former coach of Serena Williams, Rennae Stubbs can not help but fall in love with the young tennis champion. She has envisioned the perfect tennis role model in her.

Former coach of Serena Williams praises Coco Gauff

The 19-year-old has always displayed a conscious and thoughtful take on every matter, be it on or off the court. Hence, her actions after winning the US Open have continued to make her a crowd favorite. In ‘The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast’, the Australian coach was all praise for the young champion.

Stubbs stated, “Coco walked on the court. I was like, oh my god, I haven’t heard that scream since last year with Serena.” Further talking about her personality, Stubbs hailed the tennis star. She stated, “You will not meet a nicer kid. You and I can call her kid. She’s half my age, actually more than half my age.” However, her age is not something that has hindered her from making a sound comment.

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Talking about how Gauff hailed Billie Jean King for fighting for equal pay while receiving her $3 million check, Stubbs showered praises on her. She stated, “But her poise, the ability to be able to understand the moment even on the trophy stand to say, “Billie, thank you for this.” Not just that, Stubbs also praised Gauff for not forgetting the contribution that her idols Venus and Serena Williams have made to the sport.

Stubbs hails Gauff for her ode to the Williams sisters

Furthermore, Serena’s ex-coach talked about the moment when Gauff paid an iconic tribute to Venus and Serena Williams after her victory at the US Open. Stubbs stated, “She praises Venus and Serena every time she speaks. She says, ‘I wouldn’t be here without them.’ She’s just a credit to our sport.”

Stubbs hopes to have Gauff on top because as per her, “There’s gonna be no better top player in the world than Coco.” Other players like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are indeed great players. But Gauff has proved time and again how to balance humor and a mature outlook both on and off the court. Nothing has held her back from voicing her rightful mind, which speaks about her personality.

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