Ever since Coco Gauff became the 2023 US Open champion, she established a strong fanbase that is interested in her off-court life. While the tennis star keeps on unveiling different aspects of her life before and after becoming a champ, fans take a deep interest in what Gauff does when she’s not playing tennis.
Besides her interest in makeup and costumes, one other thing that has her heart is her firm faith in the almighty. As the holy week approached, Coco Gauff took some time off her preparations to celebrate the day of resurrection with her family.
Gauff recently shared a heartwarming glimpse into her Easter celebrations with fans on Instagram. The young champion, known not only for her dominance on the court but also for her strong faith, recently posted a picture of herself and her sweet family outside a church, dressed in their Sunday best.
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Coco Gauff thanked God & her church family after winning Washington:
“I want to thank my Father, God for this. After losing 1st round Wimbledon it was a tough situation. A lot of prayer, a lot of support from my church family. So thank you to him & those who support me.” ❤️ pic.twitter.com/uhRSRULJbg
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 6, 2023
Along with the image, she also added a caption that expressed the joy she felt on the day. “Happy Resurrection Day!” she wrote, sending best wishes to her followers along with adding another example of her firm belief in the significance of Easter Sunday. Following that, Gauff added a description to the story, writing, “Church Day with the family.”
This revelation isn’t the first time when Gauff socially gave out an example of her strong beliefs and celebrated the religious occasion along with elaborating on the values that define her both on and off the court.
The moment when Coco Gauff showcased her belief after US Open victory
Back when the American rising star defeated Aryna Sabalenka, she took a moment to remember and thank the almighty in her victory speech. “I realized you know God puts you through tribulations and trials and this makes this moment even more sweeter than I can imagine,” Gauff said, comparing the glorified moment to the previous French Open, where she was eliminated in the quarter-finals.
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Along with that, she also explained the reason for saying prayers, even during her matches. “Um you know I don’t pray for results I just ask that you know I get the shrimp to give it my all and whatever happens,” Gauff added.
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As Coco Gauff continues to keep her faith in god, it still remains to be seen how far she extends the practice and moves ahead in her career as a professional WTA star.
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