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The American tennis prodigy, Coco Gauff, with her brilliance on the court, has reached the top 10 spots of the WTA rankings. Additionally, the former World No 4 tennis player has outclassed some of the top players on the WTA tour. With her incredible performance against the American tennis legend, Gauff stunned the audience by defeating Venus Williams during two Grand Slam meetings. A plethora of tennis fans has already lavished praise on the 18-year-old tennis player. However, Gauff has also been appreciated by many other prominent athletes including the American gymnast, Simone Biles.

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The seven Olympic medals winner has been hugely impressed by Gauff’s brilliance on the tennis court. Additionally, Biles previously asserted that Gauff deserves the Best performer award over the American tennis legend, Serena Williams. Gauff further responded to Biles’s statement about her, with a humble message on social media.

Coco Gauff once reacted to the American gymnast, Simone Biles

A plethora of fans has already been impressed by Coco Gauff’s sheer brilliance on the tennis court as she outshined some of the best players. However, the sporting world is also praising the American tennis prodigy for her achievements at a young age. Notably, the American gymnast, Simone Biles has also lavished praise for her compatriot’s dominance on the tennis court.

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Biles previously showcased her support and admiration for the former World No 4 tennis player when she was nominated for the People’s Choice Awards. Gauff, along with some of the greatest athletes including the American tennis legend, Serena Williams, was nominated for the award. However, the seven Olympic medals winner only rooted for Gauff on her social media.

Biles stated, “if @CocoGauff doesn’t win this we riot”. Gauff also took note of the American gymnast’s statement regarding her nomination for the People’s Choice Awards. In her response, Gauff posted a humble message for Biles by stating, “Sis I was saying the same thing about you😂😩”

Other notable figures like Alex Morgan, Lebron James, Megan Rapinoe, Stephen Curry, and Simone Biles were on the nomination list.

Gauff once received advice from Serena Williams

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The current World No 7 tennis player previously got an opportunity to seek some advice from her idols, Venus and Serena Williams. Meanwhile, Gauff asked the Williams sisters, how they dealt with naysayers and cynics on the tennis court. In her response to the question, Serena stated that she didn’t listen to her critics and only focused on her performances on the court.

The 18- time singles Grand Slam champion added that naysayers are the ones who are jealous of other great people. Venus also advised Gauff by saying that naysayers are only background noises. The 7- time singles Grand Slam champion also focused on her performances on the court.

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