In the world of sports, and especially tennis, it’s not uncommon for young players to look up to and draw inspiration from their idols. And as we all know, 19-year-old Coco Gauff is quite vocal about who inspires her to pick up the racket. She has made it clear that her idols are none other than the legendary Williams sisters, Serena and Venus. Now, imagine the thrill of Coco and Serena fans when, in her recent Miami Open match against Anastasia Potapova, Coco gives them a taste of her admiration for Serena in the most unexpected way!
But does it imply something bigger for Coco’s future in tennis? Is she on her quest to level up to the legacy of the Queen of the Court? Or was this just a hint that she will carve out her path on her own much like Serena herself did? Only time will tell, but meanwhile, Coco’s talent and dedication have already caused waves among tennis fans worldwide.
Coco Gauff channels inner Serena Williams in an iconic move at Miami Open 2023
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After winning the first set of the match at the Miami Open round of 32, Gauff spun around and let out a grunt shout that is reminiscent of Serena’s signature twirl. Fans on Twitter immediately took notice of this awesome moment, and now they are buzzing about the young player’s newfound similarity to her idol.
An account going by @Svitoflopina posted the video of this moment from the match. They added the caption, “the reactions today ARE GIVING, like legit goosebumps”. And really, Serena fans didn’t need much of a clue from here. They started bombing the comments section with their overwhelming love and support for Gauff, and they haven’t stopped since.
that Serena style grunt🥲
— Serena's snatched wig (@Danidilo2) March 25, 2023
Lol I'm cryin lol
— * (@jesuisslc) March 25, 2023
the serena grunt omdsss https://t.co/xebFzC9x09
— olivia did a landis (@mtvntx) March 25, 2023
Fans have taken notice of the classic twirl too, and they haven’t forgotten to mention it.
The spin aswell… yeah I’m eating good tonight https://t.co/8hAAgfM5lr
— Kingsley Shacklebolt🇸🇱🦑 (@dremsdende) March 25, 2023
This girl is special. https://t.co/D5VRqK7nBo
— Jason (@Certinfy) March 25, 2023
A fan has also called Serena the “Mother” of these reactions, and of tennis, of course. Implying nothing less than Coco being an identical match of their idol.
like mother like daughter https://t.co/dQtTe72kmp pic.twitter.com/ZrYpZASmii
— ۟ (@904tr) March 25, 2023
This is icon behavior https://t.co/h85sBvMoLj
— TRINITY SEC AA CHAMP ERA‼️‼️ (@simoneismommy) March 25, 2023
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That's why I love WTA
And this Serena-style extended grunt 🥲❤️ https://t.co/QnjNNuBtfT
— Who the hell is Kamil? 🇸🇪🇪🇪🇪🇸🇱🇹🇦🇹 (@anettsplant) March 25, 2023
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At the mere age of 19, Coco has amassed waves with her forehand on the court. After she burst onto the scene in a 2019 stunning upset Venus Williams at Wimbledon, she has been the top competitor to snatch the American dream at all pro tournaments. With her sights set on greatness and her idols to look up to, there’s no doubt that Coco is a force to be reckoned with in the world of tennis, much like her idols- Venus and Serena Williams!