After putting an end to almost half a decade-long American Grand Slam drought, Coco Gauff has won the hearts of millions of home fans. The 19-year-old has attained the stature of the ‘New Tennis Queen’ as she has now secured the US Open crown. After marking her maiden major triumph on the court, the American tennis prodigy also decided to lift the lid on the enigma around her romantic life.

The young WTA sensation, who has often kept her personal and love life away from the public lens, recently dropped a boyfriend bombshell. Here’s how the tennis community is now reacting to the newly crowned Grand Slam champion’s confession about something that is quite intimate to her.

Fans react to Coco Gauff’s boyfriend bombshell at the US Open

The American tennis prodigy recently overcame the new world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set thriller. Surprisingly, it is her ‘boyfriend’ who has played a subtly supportive role in her first Grand Slam victory. In her post-match press conference, the 19-year-old revealed how the night before her final match, she began to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of a US Open glory.

In an effort to regain some focus, Gauff turned to her “boyfriend” as they talked on the phone until 1:00 a.m. and then she went to bed. She said, “I just called my boyfriend, and I told him let’s talk until it’s time to go to sleep, so we spoke until 1:00 a.m. and then I went to sleep.”

Gauff’s truth bomb was so sudden that it has now jolted the entire tennis community on Twitter. In her honest confession, the American teenager didn’t reveal the name of her mystery man. But the fans are guessing it is her male counterpart and the breakthrough star, Ben Shelton.

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In the comment section, a user reacted by saying, “The streets are saying it Ben like for real?”

Another fan asserted that she would be jumping for joy if her boyfriend turned out to be the ATP sensation. She said, “If it’s Shelton I’m jumping”

Taking heed of all the Gauff and Shelton rumors, one of the fans demanded concrete evidence, “Streets saying her man Ben, I need the streets to get some concrete evidence for me😂😂😂”

Similarly, another fan jokingly commented, ““Wait it has to be Ben Shelton… because remember when Frances said Coco “likes that light skin energy” OMG”

Meanwhile, a fan also brought to light a picture of Shelton rooting for his compatriot during her US Open campaign. He said, “I mean Ben was cheering with the fam the other day 👀”

Just like a flurry of other tennis fans, a user asked, “Who is she dating??????”

In a heartfelt manner, a fan commented that the tennis prodigy is growing up quickly,  “She really is growing up in front of our eyes…”

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