Coco Gauff has been keeping her image up, not only as one of the top-ranked WTA stars but also as the bearer of American hopes. Right from the moment when the 20-year-old made her countrymen proud with a massive victory at the US Open 2023 finals, she established herself as a beacon of expectations for the nation.
Proving to be a ray of hope for Americans once again, the tennis star recently made highlights as her participation in the Paris Olympics was confirmed. “Coco Gauff is the first U.S. tennis player to mathematically clinch a spot for the Paris Olympics,” read an NBC Olympics and Paralympics post on X.
The highest-ranked American woman in singles tennis is going to the #ParisOlympics. 🎾 pic.twitter.com/jj0B962k41
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) March 18, 2024
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As soon as the update of her confirmation made its way on social media, the fans dropped comments of appreciation, presenting their confidence in the rising star.
The series of comments began with a fan, who expressed her excitement over the update along with manifesting the gold medal that Gauff could bring to the nation, “She’s bringing home the gold”
She’s bringing home the gold 🥇 https://t.co/hajFHZbbOA
— Jaz Cash (@shimmysistah) March 18, 2024
Another fan, expressing pride over the rising American tennis star, boosted Gauff’s confidence with a raging, “THATS MY MOTHA” call.
THATS MY MOTHA https://t.co/9wj4TUFDgb
— Idgaf War Veteran (@tipsyguttergirl) March 18, 2024
Another fan, expressing their adoration for Coco Gauff, announced the fact that the 20-year-old will be her first choice out of all the participants at the Paris Olympics.
The only American I will be cheering for at the Olympics LOL https://t.co/FsAggmyCgL
— chelsea leite (@chelsealeite) March 18, 2024
A fan, making it clear that he would be tuned in to spectate Gauff’s presence at the glorious event, cheered her up with a “Let’s gooo Coco!” remark.
I will be tuned tf in! Let’s gooo Coco! 👏🏾🎾 https://t.co/nIo7CUrcSr
— 👸🏾L E A👸🏾 (@_MissLeandra) March 18, 2024
Another fan, reminding fellow Americans of the legendary legacy of 37 Olympic medals won by athletes so far, pointed at another one this time around!
Legacy!! https://t.co/2SZUxLTlbY
— @kp_official1 on IG (@kp_official_1) March 18, 2024
With these and several other similar comments down the line, the fans revealed the surge in their excitement levels because of Coco Gauff’s entry into the gracious event. As the rising tennis star gears up to hold the torch for her nation this time, it remains to be seen if she brings another medal.
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Gauff determined to bring in a medal
As Coco Gauff has finally cleared the criteria to earn a spot in the Team USA for the event that is set to be played on clay court this time, she expressed her firm determination to conclude the season with a medal in her hand.
“One of the goals I wrote down… was to win a medal in the Olympics,” Gauff stated. Along with that, she also appeared to be holding no conditions but just the urge to win a medal. “I’ll be completely honest, I don’t really care what event it is in. I feel like a gold, silver or bronze, whatever medal it is, is one of those things it doesn’t matter,” she added.
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As the fans are now counting on her journey to the auspicious event, it still remains to be seen if she will be able to keep up with the expectations of her nation or not.
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