Coco Gauff has earned her a spot in the U.S. Open semifinals. Gauff’s impressive success can be attributed to her competitive spirit and level-headed approach, which she has demonstrated throughout the summer.
While her talent is undeniable, much of her success can be attributed to her coaches, Pere Riba and Brad Gilbert; however, her grounded upbringing is all thanks to her parents and inspiration from her grandmother.“With my grandmother, I’ve learned a lot from her,” Gauff told The Post. “The biggest takeaway is just always to lead with kindness and approach every situation with an open mind and I think what I’ve learned from her is that it’s okay to speak out.
It’s okay to speak your truth as long as you do it from a perspective of kindness and appreciation of other people’s emotions.”Although all eyes are on the teen, and she is the favorite to take home the Grand Slam, her parents ensure she stays true to herself. “My parents, they’re really my support system, helping me remember my clothes and everything,” Gauff said. “My dad is still sending me scouting reports every match.
My mom is more so just being mom. My dad just being dad,” she said, referring to Corey and Candi Gauff.A look at Coco Gauff’s off-court styleCoco Gauff’s siblings: A supporting cast in her rising stardomCoco Gauff reveals she wants to venture into fashion and beauty“In sports, it can be difficult sometimes because people forget you’re a person,” Gauff said. “When you lose, they say all types of things about you.
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