At just the age of nineteen, Coco Gauff has rightfully earned her place among the nominees for one of the most prestigious sports awards, the Laureus World Sports Awards. Her exceptional talent and memorable victories have taken the world of tennis by storm, as she now competes with the contenders to etch her name among the greatest players in sports.

Her nomination for the Laureus World Sports Awards has sparked excitement among her fans, who now hold their breath to witness the prestigious ceremony.

Coco Gauff is the only tennis player out of the six nominees for the special award

Through an official Instagram post, Laureus’ page revealed the six nominees for the 2024 Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year. Captivating the eyes of her fans and followers, Coco Gauff successfully achieved her place among the six players in the sporting community. Among the six nominees, Coco Gauff was the sole representative from tennis, further elevating the excitement among her fans.

While talking about her dreams, Gauff has previously revealed her aim to win a gold medal in the future. “One of my biggest dreams is to win a gold medal, and frankly, I think it’s one of the things that it doesn’t matter what event it’s in,” she once said in an interview.

Coco Gauff’s firm determination and endeavors have made her remarkable achievements add to the anticipation of what lies ahead in her promising career. From the US Open title to being nominated for the Athlete of the Year, the young American tennis prodigy has achieved many accolades till now.

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Coco Gauff’s remarkable achievements in tennis

Having won seven WTA tour singles titles, including a major at the 2023 US Open along with 8 doubles titles, Coco Gauff has held on to her world no.3 WTA position in singles with her electrifying performances on the court of tennis

After winning four titles in 2023, Coco Gauff started her 2024 year by being nominated for the Athlete of the Year award at the People’s Choice Awards. Her nomination among many legendary players from different fields of sports impressed her fans worldwide.

Following her exceptional performance, she is now on the brink of winning the esteemed Laureus World Sports Awards, capturing the admiration of her fans and followers. What are your thoughts on Coco Gauff’s achievements at such a young age?

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