Coco Gauff is constantly working to better herself after her Grand Slam. The teenager is on a fierce mission to prove she has yet to conquer the tennis world. Gauff’s US Open victory has strongly influenced Americans after ages. After Serena Williams hung her racket, the US felt a deep void in tennis, and the teenager emerged as a ray of hope when the nation needed the most. The achievements of America’s top seed are also lauded by the government, and 2023 is now the first best season Gauff had in her career.
The recent pathbreaking move by the US Senate is proof enough that Gauff, at such a young age, is the nation’s pride. Since the 19-year-old is the first teenager to win the home Slam, and also ending a 6-year drought, the senates of Gauff’s home states have passed an official resolution.
Coco Gauff receives a rare national honor in a unanimous move
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America’s top seed has begun giving back to her hometown in July by collaborating with Storm Reid. Gauff and Reid have partnered with New Balance, the athlete’s major sponsor to transform the Brownwood Park in Atlanta. The mission is to make tennis accessible to the dreamers by building a tennis court in the Park. Gauff is actively balancing her charity and career, and the US has declared its encouragement by passing the resolution.
The newfound recognition and honor deepens the nation’s trust in Coco Gauff allowing her to give back to society even more. The US Senate has passed a bipartisan resolution unanimously. Setting aside the political differences, the ruling and opposing parties have agreed that Coco Gauff deserves the honor.
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The ‘X’ account of ‘Tennis’ posted the news with the caption,
“Something that’s easy to agree on: @CocoGauff is a ⭐. The 🇺🇸 Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the teenager on her @usopen victory.” Interestingly, the senators who passed the resolution represent the champion’s hometown and the city she grew up in.Something that’s easy to agree on: @CocoGauff is a ⭐.
The 🇺🇸 Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution honoring the teenager on her @usopen victory.
READ ⤵️ https://t.co/pzPKaE9Wsr
— TENNIS (@Tennis) November 1, 2023
One Senator represents Florida, Gauff’s current residence and the other represents Georgia, Gauff’s birthplace. This makes the honor even more special and widens the scope for Gauff to continue to be the change starting from the states close to her. The official statement of resolution praised the champion for her work, which is creating waves in the sports world and America.
What are the contents of the Senator’s statement?
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The resolution read, “Coco Gauff is an inspiration to millions of young girls and boys across the country with her passion for the sport, faith and victories. Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Coco Gauff for her inspiring victory at this year’s US Open Tennis Championships.”
The US Open champion is only a teenager at the beginning of her career. Every achievement of Gauff shall cause ripples in the nation and her passion to lift others to new heights along with her is a huge asset to the US. The World No.3 has successfully reclaimed her career high in doubles ranking recently.
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Coco Gauff will likely end the season as a World No.1 in doubles and also a new career high in singles. The teenager’s hunger and drive to be on top is evident in her game and humility. America’s top seed defeated Ons Jabeur with ease in her first WTA Finals match. Gauff will face her archrival, Iga Swiatek, in the next stage. Swiatek is a challenging opponent for Gauff and if she crosses this obstacle, the American shall likely be crowned as the Queen.
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