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Since the beginning of the hard-court season, Coco Gauff gradually yet swiftly started to make a bold statement on the court. Starting off with the Citi Open, then the Cincinnati Masters, and then finally at the US Open, Gauff reigned. The 19-year-old tennis player has had a lot of people question her capabilities multiple times but she stuck to her resilience and form. Now, with the US Open title and $3 million in her hand, Gauff celebrates in a rather new Barbie style embracing her soft form.

The tennis star showed mental perseverance despite having a disadvantageous start in her finals against Aryna Sabalenka. Now that she is on the flip and better side of it, she is celebrating her victory in style.

Coco Gauff adorns Barbie’s aura to celebrate her maiden Grand Slam at the US Open 

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The 19-year-old is living her dream, of being a tennis Barbie! Coco Gauff was undoubtedly the crowd favorite during the US Open finals. Delivering on the expectations of her fans, Gauff is now embracing the pink hues to celebrate her big win.

The tennis sensation adorned adorable pink silk-satin shirt and Loafers. Finishing the look with her New Balance cream-colored sneakers, Gauff captioned her pictures as, “Barbie dreams.”

Manifesting her US Open victory as Tennis Barbie, Gauff broke the internet with her adorable look. Folding her shirt into a trending crop-top style, Gauff embraced her Gen Z style as well.

And that is not it. Gauff even uploaded a TikTok lip-syncing to the trending Barbie song, “Barbie World”. A rather unique way of celebrating the US Open victory but Gauff is a digger for TikTok and everything works as long as the champion does it.

Seems like the Barbie theme is working really well for Gauff. Superstitions in tennis are quite common and a pattern has come into the picture for Gauff as well. During her Citi Open victory, Gauff performed a rather sweet Barbie-style celebration. Following that, she has been performing astoundingly well.

She even won the Cincinnati Masters, and now the US Open. This shows that out of the four tournaments on the hard-court season, she won three. So, who knows Barbie might be her lucky charm?

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The answer depends on Gauff’s instincts. However, one thing she did not forget to do. Remind her haters of what she has achieved.

Gauff gives a smashing reply to haters

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The 19-year-old Coco Gauff is known for a mature take on issues both on and off the court. However, even she knows when it is time for haters to have their share of plight.

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After scoring her astounding victory at the US Open, she thanked her haters for not believing in her. They pointed out the ones who thought she would not move past a WTA 500 title, but then she won the WTA 1000 title. Then they gave their verdict that this was the best she could do. However, here she is, with her maiden Grand Slam title at hand.

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Hoping to win more, Coco Gauff has a plethora of talent to garner and nourish, but for now, she is happily enjoying her Barbie-themed celebration.

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