Coco Gauff pays heartfelt tribute to Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Michelle Obama at TIME’s annual Women of the Year event

With seven WTA Tour singles titles to her name, including a Grand Slam, Coco Gauff has certainly risen to the top echelons of racquet sports. In addition to being a world-class athlete, the American tennis star uses her platform to advocate for social equality and justice. It’s no surprise that Goff’s hard work on and off the court has now earned her the prestigious accolade.

The reigning Grand Slam champion has been named to Time magazine’s “Women of the Year” list announced in February. Now, the young WTA star has paid heartfelt tributes to Venus Williams, Serena Williams and Michelle Obama after recently winning an award at the awards show.

The American tennis prodigy dedicated the award to the great people who inspire her, including WTA legends Venus and Serena Williams, as well as former First Lady Michelle Obama. at the TIME Women of the Year Gala. Coco Gough said, “Venus and Serena Williams, through their resilience, passion and greatness, paved the way for athletes like me to dream big and chase those dreams.”

The current No. 3 player praises Michelle Obama, saying: “Michelle Obama is the epitome of grace, strength and empowerment, and she taught me that it’s okay to say ‘no’ and to be thoughtful about how and where to focus your influence. The list goes on. ” In addition to the Williams sisters and the former first lady, Gauff also praised another person who inspired her to embark on her journey.

Coco Gauff also praises her grandmother’s philanthropy

During her touching speech, the 19-year-old also mentioned her grandmother, Ivonne Lee Odom, who encouraged me to use my platform to make positive change. Goff also highlighted her grandmother’s philanthropy in Florida as she was the first black woman to integrate the Delray Beach school system.

she says, “The women in this room show me that a little girl with big dreams can go on to do great things. “My grandmother Yvonee, the first black woman to be integrated into the Delray Beach school system, encouraged me to use my platform to effect positive change and never underestimate the impact of my voice. “

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