Serena Williams has inspired many generations of youngsters to pick up a racket. Some have played at a basic club level, while some went on to establish themselves as professionals. Even among the professionals, there exist Grand Slam champions like Naomi Osaka and breakout stars like Coco Gauff. A certain junior champion also falls under the same category.

Clervie Ngounoue, the 17-year-old American, is an enormous Serena Williams fangirl. Recently, she completed a historic feat at Wimbledon Girls’ singles. She entered the tournament as the second seed and cruised past all her opponents in straight sets. The 17-year-old followed up her Wimbledon success with another monumental achievement now.

Serena Williams’ fangirl is set to make US Open debut

Recently, the USTA held a competition for girls competing at the junior level. The USTA Girls 18s National Championships represents the epitome of domestic junior tournaments hosted by the USTA. Clervie Ngounoue continued her fine run of form and reigned supreme in San Diego. By doing so, the teenager received a massive reward ahead of the US Open.

The USTA always presents the winner with a reward with which the champions can fulfill their dreams. A direct entry to the prestigious US Open as a wildcard. By claiming the title in San Diego, Clervie Ngounoue is set to make her Grand Slam main draw debut this month.

With this reward, the 17-year-old can finally follow in the footsteps of her idol, Serena Williams. As a long-term fan, it is like a dream come true for the American teenage sensation.

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Ngounoue has been idolizing Serena since her childhood

When Ngounoue won the juniors’ championship at Wimbledon, plenty of American tennis icons acknowledged her. Zina Garrison, a former Wimbledon finalist and Ngounoue’s childhood coach took this as an opportunity to make staggering revelations. She revealed via her Twitter that the 17-year-old had looked up to Serena from a very young age.

“This make all those times when you were 6 or 7 and you would tell me that you wanted to be like Serena. Then ask me if I sent a video to Serena to show her your two handed backhand“, said the 59-year-old.

Do you think that Clervie Ngounoue can surprise the fans and notch up some wins at the US Open? Let us know in the comments.

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