Coco Gauff Wins U.S. Open, Gains Global Recognition as Symbol for Generation

19-year-old Gauff becomes third ranking global tennis player after historic U.S. Open win, ending the competition with a 16-match winning streak and breaking ESPN viewership records.

• Coco Gauff, at only 19 years old, became the third-ranking tennis player worldwide after a historic win at the U.S. Open, ending with a 16-match winning streak.
• Gauff not only raised her own profile but also boosted women’s tennis, which had been in a lull following the retirement of Serena Williams.
• In addition to her prowess on the tennis court, Gauff has utilized her platform to advocate for social issues such as Black Lives Matter, gender equality, and climate change activism.
• Her victory at the U.S. Open not only marked her first Grand Slam title but also resulted in a record 3.5 million viewers tuning in, making it ESPN’s most-watched women’s tennis final.
• Gauff's career started at age 14 and she entered the global spotlight in 2019 after upsetting Venus Williams at Wimbledon, marking a turning point in her career.
• Despite a recent shoulder injury in a Beijing tournament, Gauff's management confirmed her readiness for the year-end WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico.

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