Coco Gauff has long been a part of Will Smith’s rapper son, Jaden’s fandom. The American tennis prodigy’s fan fangirl moment was quite evident when she previously brought to light her favorite playlist. Alongside some of the top artists, the MTV Award winner was in the Top 5 spots of her wrapped music trend on social media.
Further, the popular track ‘Icon’ by Smith is among the young WTA sensation’s favorites, according to her previous disclosures in a courtside chat with BOSE. Even at her triumphant campaign in the US Open, Coco Gauff recently confessed about fangirling over the song after the renowned rapper acknowledged her maiden Grand Slam glory.
Coco Gauff expresses her admiration for Jaden Smith after the US Open
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The 19-year-old prevailed in her challenging matchup against Aryna Sabalenka as she has now put an end to half a decade-long American Grand Slam drought. She has now undoubtedly won the hearts of many of her home fans including the American rapper. Jaden Smith recently hailed Gauff on his Instagram account which has around 20 million followers.
While sharing a picture of Gauff alongside her US Open trophy, Smith said, “HOLY АННННННННН @cocogauff Congrats YOU DID IT GIRL!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WON THE US OPEN AT 19!!!!!!!!!! Swag”
The WTA star was over the moon and quickly dropped her reaction in the comments section of the rapper’s appreciation post. She said, “Thank you so much I really appreciate it. listened to Icon every time I walked put on the court this tournament”
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While expressing her gratitude, Gauff revealed how she has listened to ‘Icon’ to seek inspiration from the track throughout her triumphant US Open run. Later, the American teenager also shared Smith’s post
on her recent Instagram story and added a similar caption, “I listened to Icon every time I walked out on court this week fr”READ MORE- ‘One Punch He’s Out’ – Coco Gauff, Reilly Opelka, and Other American Stars Rile Up Taylor Fritz for a Boxing Showdown Versus Frances TiafoeApart from Smith, other celeb figures were also singing praise for the new ‘Tennis Queen’ after her US Open victory.
Celebs react as Gauff wins her maiden Grand Slam title
The American actress, Zendaya couldn’t keep quiet after her 19-year-old compatriot secured the US Open crown. On her recent Instagram story, the Euphoria star shared a picture of the WTA teenager holding her first Grand Slam title on their home soil. Zendaya also added a caption, “ABSOLUTELY”
Even Samuel L. Jackson aka Nick Fury was “on top of the world” as he hailed Gauff’s US Open glory on Twitter.
CONGRATS @CocoGauff‼️‼️‼️
TOP OF THE WORLD MA‼️‼️‼️
Ancient reference from an old guy!— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 9, 2023
Apart from them, former US President Barack Obama was also proud of the American tennis star’s Grand Slam victory. In a heartfelt tribute, he said, “We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court”
Congratulations to US Open champion, @CocoGauff! We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court – and we know the best is yet to come.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 9, 2023
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