Coco Gauff lifts US Open women's tennis: Barack Obama to Tracy Austin, congratulations pour in for Grand Slam winner
Coco Gauff on her U.S. Open title on Saturday.
In a post on X, he wrote, “Congratulations to US Open champion, Coco Gauff ! We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court - and we know the best is yet to come." Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in Arthur Ashe Stadium on opening night, when Gauff rallied for a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Laura Siegemund. They met with her after the match, which was followed by a tribute to Billie Jean King as part of a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the U.S.
Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors. Michelle Obama also sent congratulations with a picture of their meeting.
Three-time US Open champion Billie Jean King also wrote, “Congratulations to Coco Gauff on her very first Grand Slam Singles title! She is the #USOpen Women's Singles champion!" Another former US President Bill Clinton wrote that: “Congratulations Coco Gauff on your incredible victory in this year’s US Open ! The future of American tennis looks bright." Basketball Hall of Famer Magic Johnson congratulated Gauff and praised her parents, writing that “Corey and Candi, they’ve done an outstanding job!" Gauff thanked King for the leading the prize money fight when she collected her $3 million winner's prize. King responded to a tweet showing video of that moment, posting that: “This generation is living the dream of the Original 9," referring to herself and the other women who signed $1 contracts to launch a women's pro circuit in 1970.
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