‘Never heard that scream since’ – Serena Williams’ former coach soaks in nostalgia as Coco Gauff’s US Open reminds her of a legend

Coco Gauff didn’t just win her first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open. After her victory, her every move, word and deed won the hearts of millions around the world. Despite being only 19, Gauff has proven her mature perspective by not leaving anyone behind and recognizing everyone’s contribution. Praising Billie Jean King for her fight for equal pay and paying iconic tributes to Venus and Serena Williams, Gauff is the epitome of sportsmanship.

So even Serena Williams’ former coach Rene Stubbs couldn’t help but fall in love with the young tennis champion. She envisioned in herself the perfect tennis role model.

Serena Williams’ former coach praises Coco Gauff

The 19-year-old always displays a clear-headed and thoughtful approach to everything he does, both on and off the pitch. As a result, her performance after winning the U.S. Open continued to endear her to the crowd. Speaking on “The Rene Stubbs Tennis Podcast,” the Australian coach was full of praise for the young champion.

Stubbs said, “Coco was walking on the court. “I was like, Oh my god, I haven’t heard that scream since last year with Serena. “ Talking further about her personality, Stubbs praised the tennis star. she says, “You won’t meet a nicer child. You and I can call her a child. “She’s half my age, older in fact. “ However, her age does not prevent her from making the right comments.

Speaking about how Goff praised Billie Jean King for her fight for equal pay while receiving the $3 million check, Stubbs heaped praise on her. she says, “But she had the poise, even from the trophy stand, to understand the moment and say, ‘Billie, thank you. ” Not only that, Stubbs also praised Gauff for not forgetting the contributions of her idols Venus and Serena Williams to the sport.

Stubbs praises Goff’s ode to Williams sisters

Additionally, Serena’s former coach talks about the moment Gauff paid tribute to Venus and Serena Williams after their U.S. Open win. Stubbs said, “She praises Venus and Serena every time she speaks. I wouldn’t be here without them,” she said. “She is just a credit to our sport. “

Stubbs wants Goff to reach the top because, according to her, “There is no better top player in the world than Coco.” Other players like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are truly great players. But Goff has proven time and time again how to balance humor and mature perspective on and off the court. Nothing can stop her from expressing her right thoughts, which speaks volumes about her personality.

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