Coco Gauff posted a surprise on her Instagram story this morning, that was directly targeted to present the young champ’s feelings towards her mother. After Gauff made a quick run to success and lifted the US Open title, fans were quite surprised to see a young star get to the top. But now we know the person who stood behind Coco Gauff‘s success!

Coco Gauff’s mother Candi Odom Gauff has always been by her side as a figure who not only supported her for the run to a grand slam title but also took care of her academics and education. As the 1st of December marks her mother’s birthday, Gauff took to Instagram to share a touching message and a collage of happy pictures of her mom.

Coco Gauff sends birthday wishes to her mom

Along with a pretty Instagram story, the young tennis star also included a caption that said, “Happy birthday mom! I love you.” Candi Odom Gauff is not only a mother, but also a mentor to her daughter. Being a track athlete herself in college, she has had a keen interest in sports. She helped Gauff with her education and supported her from the sidelines, while her husband Corey coached her on the court.

Gauff’s fans and followers appeared to be touched by her sweet gesture as they have always praised Candi for supporting such a talented and humble daughter. Gauff’s post showed strong levels of appreciation and admiration for her mother, who has been a major support of her success.

Gauff’s heartfelt admiration for her mother

The 19-year-old tennis star Coco Gauff achieved her dream of winning a grand slam title at the US Open, establishing her name at such a young age in the competitive world of professional tennis. After the match, Gauff thanked her parents for the support and inspiration that they kept behind her. She also recalled how watching her idols Venus and Serena Williams play at the same tournament when she was younger, brought the motivation to take a run for the same.

“Thank you guys. You believed in me from the beginning,” she said to her parents, adding a special US Open memory, “My dad took me to this tournament, sitting right there, watching Venus and Serena compete, so it’s really incredible to win on this stage.”

Gauff, who became the youngest US Open champion since Maria Sharapova in 2006, said she always looked up to the Williams sisters as role models and trained by following her footsteps.

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“They are the reason why I started playing tennis and why I’m here today. They showed me that anything is possible if you work hard and have faith in yourself,” she said. The incident marked a beautiful moment that showed a strong relationship between Gauff and her mother.

As the young champ celebrates her birthday, fans come forward to thank the strong mother for supporting the rising talent throughout the journey so far.

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