The U.S. Open has once again transformed New York into tennis’ biggest stage, but this year, the spotlight shines even brighter on Black women athletes who are redefining the game, and the culture around it. On September 1, fans will witness a much-anticipated matchup as Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff, both former champions and fierce […]
Tennis star Coco Gauff is helping students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) who play tennis. The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program on February 4, thanks to Gauff’s donation of $100,000. This money will help students who play tennis at HBCUs. Gauff said she made the donation to […]
On November 9, Coco Gauff made history by winning the Riyadh Open in Saudi Arabia. At just 20, she became the youngest player since 2002 to beat both the world’s top-ranked players in a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) final. Gauff’s victory didn’t come easy. She fought hard against China’s Zheng Qinwen, eventually winning in three […]
Coco Gauff showed great sportsmanship during her match at the China Open on October 1, when her opponent, Naomi Osaka, had to stop playing due to a back injury. The match was tied at one set each, and Osaka’s injury gave Gauff the win. Instead of celebrating, Coco Gauff showed kindness by hugging Osaka and […]
