Coco Gauff gets emotional recounting seeing dad cry for first time after winning 2023 US Open ❤️🏆

2023 US Open champion Coco Gauff joins the booth to react to winning her first Grand Slam title of her career.
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[@spotted_salamander]

Coco Gauff is part of ushering in a new era of US Open Tennis. The energy from the US Open home crowd in 2023 has been on another level, kind of like a football (soccer) crowd. And Coco has definitely been playing to the fans in the stadium and bringing her own infectious energy to each match throughout this tournament. I love it and I hope it continues.

[@tinasmith5752]

TRUTH IS TRUTH! JUST THE FACTS! SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT!

[@theejaydoubleyew]

THIS! And she’s proud humble, wise beyond her years, funny and not scared to let her light shine in dark places. That’s missing in many adults, let alone teens - anyone sane has to respect that.

[@nkululekonazo5755]

Well said 👊🖤 I couldn't think 🤔 of a better way to sum this all up ..to me it was very inspiring..New York rocks ❤ 🌟🌟

[@farayimatibiri1724]

​@@nkululekonazo5755I just love the silence from the haters they said she will NEVER hold a slam that's the fuel she needed . Thx hater's 🎉😂

[@williamwhiteoak850]

@@farayimatibiri1724😂 tennis don’t have haters because no one’s e cares about it 😂 plus all the chicks look like dudes 😂

[@kimanimzalendo367]

"Honor your father and your mother" - With Coco, it is plain to see that she truly honors her parents from her heart

[@pontusschroder8361]

You should only honor your parents if they deserve to be honored

[@alifc1082]

She has good reads to honor them. Before comes "love your children unconditionally"

[@jasonaltig985]

Why should someone honor their parents just because they are their parents? If they are good parents great, but there are plenty of sh!tty parents out there. No parent should be “honored” just because they are a parent.

[@KINGAMIIAMKING]

​@@pontusschroder8361💯

[@pontusschroder8361]

@@jasonaltig985 I totally agree.

[@charleso6316]

As a black man I just want to thank Coco for recognising her dad in such a beautifulmanner, she sends a strong message, lets be there for our kids for a better society. The traditional black family needs to be promoted again

[@josephatherley86]

All the time.

[@Kassiusday]

@@josephatherley86and with such black families United and supportive .. to make America great again…

[@janetpartyka5968]

@charleso6316, As a white woman, I agree Charles. It was so great to see dad and daughter hug, cry, and for her to give him the credit he deserves is so special.

[@TheS65]

Great job. Very inspiring 👍🏻

[@jasonwolfe3252]

Amen

[@charleshenry8194]

Glad that her dad was able to recognize that as great as Coco was she needed someone else to get her to that next level and they brought on Brad Gilbert.

[@Lil08103]

she also mentioned someone named pere. not sure if that's the correct spelling but do you know who that is?

[@carlaholloway7215]

@@Lil08103He was her other coach sitting next to Brad Gilbert

[@JameSongMaker]

Pere Riba is Coco’s main coach, and Gilbert was brought on to support

[@Backpack16]

It’s so fitting that the last words, of the tournament, at the ESPN desk, would be about her dad!! Way to go Coco! Thanks, Mom and Dad!

[@dawnpratt846]

Yes , our black fathers are in our lives ‼️

[@joedirt6073]

Because she is a he...just like the wilson sisters...I mean williams

[@edmund6392]

Mad respect for her.

[@sychophantt]

Happy respect

[@peachesb-georgia1125]

It's so important for children to have a father in their lives...

[@RuthLovesJesus]

💯

[@crisdass7917]

word

[@Brave-828]

And to make it clear for the ones at the back; fathers (men), and mothers (women).

[@TheS65]

Bingo!

[@ResesLyrics]

Amen to that! The first man they love unconditionally

[@beaglesrfun5896]

Great athlete, wonderful young lady in honoring her father's role and contribution to her success. Fantastic job.

[@nowfuture9330]

I'm so proud, so, so so so so proud of her, and I congratulate her father, mother, brothers, coaches; her entire team since they all share in this grand rise! It was very moving hearing her give her father his DUE credit for being her BEST supporter and anchor! You did good, parents!

[@4dLoveOfSoccer]

It takes a real humble man to let go of her little girl and accept he brought her as far as he could. He sought the help she needed and now she’s one of the great’s!

[@cassandres4965]

This is the key. An honorable move and it strengthens the trust between them bc he respects the big picture without ego

[@p.fahnndormeyan5681]

Give Honor to Venus & Serena's father... He triggered the touch..

[@PrettyAssassin]

Coco’s humbleness, humility, and extreme willingness to play her hardest every time is why she deserves this! We love you 💜 go off! Coco Gauff!😘

[@JB-ty8mv]

How great is that and how wonderful for her and her family, and us proud Americans!!!!!!!!!!

[@longlifevibes8842]

Well spoken, clear and Concise. So mature and many Congratulations to her parents. They did a great job raising this young woman. They are such great examples to her.

[@krishnan-resurrection714]

yes Transgender rools ...a great example to young . . . .

[@banazaki1328]

@@krishnan-resurrection714 Thank you for express your jealousy .

[@allenmoore2685]

She's our new tennis 🎾 Queen, her rank doesn't matter,you're a real champion. Congratulations Coco G❤

[@trwent]

Absolutely NO ONE cares about the rankings. All that matters in tennis is major tournament (Australian, French, Wimbledon, U.S.) singles titles won.

[@yagami_light63]

It was her Champion's speech for me.."I want to thank all those who DIDN'T believe in me...added gas to my fire." Remarkable introspection for a Teenager.

[@cola7ups823]

Anyone who knows and watches tennis still do not believe in someone who was handed the match because her opponent had 43 unforced errors. They had to rig the entire tournament for her. She has been tour 5 years and could not win a Slam the honest way.

[@valeriejones3808]

@@cola7ups823 may the Holy Spirit heal your negativity. Coco won the championship.

[@yagami_light63]

@cola7ups823 it's whoever plays the best on that day, during the match. If your opponent does not show up to play, that opponent does not deserve to win (obviously). That does not diminish the Champion.

[@edisonmartinez3501]

This girl could speak. So educated with her humility. Adds to her special nature

[@riderskater7248]

Chris Everett makes me want to be a better person. She has always reached out and nurtured all the players but especially the young black players. And she's very vocal about her support. Thank you Chris!

[@Reginaldwilliams-w6q]

Thank you Coco for taking the time to honor your dad. In today's world Black Fathers rarely get recognized and for you to honor yours meant the world to an elder like myself.

[@Teachingtea]

yes!!!

[@johnmalone1189]

Being a girl dad has been a journey of love. I'm glad Coco at a young age understands the unconditional love of being a parent. Seeing her dad cry for the first time made me cry. Congratulations champ. Stay humble.

[@starlyght_illumine144]

💯 %… when Mom does good you never hear the end of it, in this war against masculinity, fathers hardly get their respect. She’s raised properly.

[@Reginaldwilliams-w6q]

@@johnmalone1189 Well said sir.

[@Loadedupper62]

Yes indeed

[@karoltowns8384]

Coco is an amazing young lady. Dreams do come true. She is living proof!

[@Backpack16]

Wow! She gave the fans, what they gave her, LOVE!!

[@dot0422]

I am so proud of her. Her grace and poise on and off the court is definitely a class act. 🖤🖤

[@judiththirlwell417]

It is so beautiful to see such a talented, mature, nice young Lady win and be so giving to everyone. The love and respect she shows the fans is all class. Her parents have done a wonderful job and her respect and love for her Father's trainging is clear. Congratulations to her Dad for recognising when she needed the next level trainer and bring in Brad. It is a pity we won't see Coco and Serena compete, maybe someone could organise a charity match. All the very best for you in the future Coco. Congratulations! 💐💕

[@lastgudmanleft]

They try to change the subject quick when she was giving props to her father 😏

[@histreasure3189]

I'm still scratching my head and wondering the psychology behind that. I mean....did the woman get uncomfortable because Coco was giving so much deserved credit to her father?

[@Brave-828]

Why are we even surprised? Feminists are triggered by any straight man.

[@ManongBiiktor]

What a grateful person. I'm so happy for her parents.

[@LadybugLuv]

Congratulations Coco! Thank for shout out your father and straightening out any false narratives about him. 😊🎉

[@maxernjnrchamburuka1332]

Why are you talking Bout her name being engraved when she's giving props to her dad

[@KCNwokoye]

Such a breath of fresh air and delightful soul. We are absolutely full of love for Coco. She makes us all want to be better.

[@WellingtonPlaceLasVegas]

Spot on! "She makes us all want to do better."

[@artel6225]

It's a great example of having the mental fortitude to adapt, dominate, and win against an opponent. The watch was fantastic & the proud dad shed a tear, how cute is that?

[@gifi11]

"Coco you make me want to be a better person" I felt that. It is something about Coco, she just has it. I'm sure she is going to make mistakes, like we all did. But i def wouldnt mind my daughter looking up to her. Her parents did a great job.

[@cola7ups823]

They sure did, they both abused her and threw her out in the world to work and support them at an early age.

[@gifi11]

@cola7ups823 they both are successful lol. Try again lol. Are you mad she found her passion at a young age and you probably work some 9 to 5 you hate going to lol

[@ajollypanda4175]

I was happy for coco and equally happy for her dad. I must say though, a HUGE shoutout to brad gilbert, what he has done with coco in just one season will be referenced for a long time. People Love to only notice a coach when a player is doing bad, but he joined coco’s team and the effects has been undeniable.

[@planetvness857]

the way she spoke about HER father😭🙏🏾beautiful

[@tonystarks7715]

And soon as she start giving him appreciation they wrapped the show up... Coincidence?

[@imalwaysright]

I’m so happy for her. She’s gone to another level and she’s a joy to listen to 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@sammiig]

A Beautiful young woman with a Beautiful soul and a Great Family! 🙏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@markjones4190]

She definitely on her way

[@mandab6997]

Congratulations baby girl you did it I am so so happy and proud of you. Thank for fighting through all the adversities and distractions and keeping your composure you’re a true winner 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@BigJL]

MORE proof that great fathers make champions. From Serena, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and many more champions. Big ups to Coco, very very proud of this young woman.

[@Jiron127]

Great comment. I'd add Terrence Crawford and Floyd Mayweather jr

[@cola7ups823]

And everyone of them you named, have surrounded themselves with nothing but wh$te people. Tiger Woods have his father buried under a tree with no headstone and nothing but a rock. So something went wrong somewhere with these so call great fathers you are speaking off.

[@jdcharlie]

Exactly. That match with Siegmund, Wozniacki, those battles prepared her for this final. Mental readiness from those three setter matches helped her get ready for this one.

[@sonialumley7993]

Coco have so much grace and humility I just love her congratulations to her on her win she deserve it she came a long way

[@kentuckylucky5762]

So positive, so mature, and so happy😊. Go Coco Champion!!

[@donnellhicks]

That's is so amazing you are a strong young lady. I'm glad you listened to your Dad. Win or lose your Mom and Dad always ❤ U

[@belladatu1434]

So happy for Coco. Been following her for as long as I can remember. I feel her emotions. Congratulations 🎊🎉🎈🙌🏽👏🏽✨🩷🇺🇸

[@laman8914]

She matured a lot after the French Open loss.

[@ytjhhh]

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger

[@TransKidsMafia]

She still racist

[@dickhardpicard]

​@@TransKidsMafiawhat she did or said that was racist?

[@mike_404]

@@TransKidsMafia how?

[@xaymacaxaymaca]

​@@TransKidsMafiaMust be speaking about yourself.

[@nedkent5239]

What a wonderful human! ❤

[@JayBee23417]

To be blessed to win championships (she'll win more) & have your family there to witness your Victory, there's no better feeling in the world! You Go Girl!!!

[@flytii]

I'm glad she continued speaking on her dad after that lady next to her interrupted and tried to distract her from her moment.

[@imalwaysright]

Trying to make something out of nothing 🙄

[@ltrotter636]

"That man has supported me so much..." What a sweet, sincere statement about her father. Beautiful.

[@nkululekonazo5755]

This one of the things i love about America 🇺🇸 they love their champions... and in this kind of environment there's no way u can lose. Much love and respect from South Africa 🇿🇦🖤👑❤️🙌

[@mr.k3403]

You don't really know america.

[@foreverfly3113]

America love to win but the majority population do not like the “people” who look like her who win. It's all fake over here. Yeah buddy you really don't know about America. If Black America was its own a country the USA wouldn't win hardly nothing and have no entertainment. 🤣

[@deirdrewatkins]

What a touching moment with your dad,he start you and let you go to let others bring you to a higher level,the sacrifices that parents make for their kids,well done to you Coco and your team Brad Gilbert and Pera❤🎉💕💕💯👍🙌

[@BlackEconomicsTV]

Well done Coco. We are so happy for you. This interview made us cry with joy.

[@anybodyhandle]

She was amazing - running like a rabbit 😀 . Just incredible performance 🇺🇸🏆🙏👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Sapadillawoman]

This gave me chills. Congratulations, Coco!!!

[@edgars00789]

Coco is my US Open Final Champion. I believe in her ever since the US open grand opening day

[@raemaxey3401]

Coco I just love how you interact with your fans!! ❤ Congrats again!

[@charleshenry8194]

So happy for Coco! Big time congratulations

[@darlenecherbak4042]

Brad as goofy as he is - he produces winners. Very happy for Coco. Also everyone's correct finally a humble , gracious young lady who gives credit to others.

[@gilmoremccoy6930]

Congrats 🎉 CoCo it was a tough match but you gave it your all...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@joang5678]

What a phenomenal champion. Well done Coco!❤

[@civildiscourse7626]

A father is key to a child’s success

[@Mr.Wednesday01]

Dad didn’t let his pride take over. It takes a real man to admit and say that he needs help! RESPECT!!! He did what was best for his baby girl. 😢 Congratulations to Coco Gauff, who am I been following from day one, and to her family and coaches!

[@ButchBrown7]

To see her parents cry is amazing her parents invested in her Future & now the results are a win congrats🏆🏆🏆

[@GenF91]

Congrats Coco on winning your first grand slam!! 👏🏻 🎾🏆.

[@jenniferollivierre1632]

I just love her last statement concret jungle where dreams are made it give me goosebumps.

[@YoussoufaConde]

Extraordinaire pour une belle medaille et u mérites d'abord beaucoups encore inchallahu

[@marieflores5055]

She makes America proud 👏 🥲 🥰 Congratulations Coco💖 👏 🎉 love from the Philippines ❤️ I'm one of your proud fans!!! God bless us all!

[@TheTyus46]

We have to give New York applause because they all were in her corner and kept her spirits alive. She is a true champion. Congratulations Coco.

[@corbinsmith2877]

Congratulations 🎈🎉

[@MoorishBrooklyn]

Hard work pays off. Great win. Excellent fathering and excellent insight by her father on knowing when to step back and bring in other team members to take things to the next level.

[@tinasmith5752]

CONGRATULATIONS! COCO GAUFF!❤ YOU DID IT!❤ YOU DID IT!❤ YOU DID IT!❤ CONGRATULATIONS COCO!❤

[@RoseWilson]

Absolutely love this girl. It's so amazing seeing her dream come true. It means the world to her. She deserves it. ❤

[@ink.merci-bphologolojnr8821]

Coco Gauff, she is candid & truthful! She is an inspirational & impactful youth who has other people's interest at heart! That's why the viewers at home around the world, fans, supporters, tennis followers, sponsors, stakeholders, shareholders et cetera et cetera gets owned up to in her remarks! What a humble and down-to-earth girl child. She is always calm. Calm in defeats & wins. She is well-groomed & the principles r what determine her actions off & on the field of play.

[@TLove-zc3dm]

Serena is probably over the moon for Coco! Awesome WIN! CONGRATULATIONS COCO!!!

[@butjay11]

Omg, she is amazing as a person and as a tennis player. So humble, so smart, and so gracious. Congrats Coco! We love you and we are proud of YOU!

[@steini6771]

Congrats Coco. You deserved this win. Greetings and all my love from Norway.

[@Mthurgood]

A young black women giving respect to her father who helped bring her into the world , a rare moment indeed.

[@ameeldezi]

An accomplishment fulfilled with an immense satisfaction,feel of glory and gratification,a sense of attainment and purification,one to go for and get the elation once you perform to consummation......Live it up queen

[@sparkle3000]

I got chills... Congratulations Coco and Team!!! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

[@TheFever77]

Are they multiplying?

[@mikewood1566]

Good kid. I hope she wins many more.

[@reginaldstyles9549]

As A GirlDad I Think I Would Have Cried Like A Baby 😢😅❤🙏

[@thecomplimentking]

Honor thy Father & Mother.

[@valeriejones3808]

Love that she honored her dad and his role and did not allow people to out a wedge bewtween them. Secondly the recognition of the generational wisdom that helped her become a more elite, emotional intelligent player to achieve this goal. Outstanding!!🥰🙌🏾 Loved my momma but was a daddy's girl too and boy do I miss him.

[@newjack1982]

How many times Fathers don’t get the credit but especially black fathers don’t get the credit. I shed a tear from what she said 💯💪🏽

[@marriejames01]

I just watched a story on Coco’s parents and the amount of sacrifice they made is truely selfless. Great to see a supportive family. Congrats Coco!💛

[@romanewilliams9563]

Congrats to Coco Gouff. Great win. Teenager! Wow.

[@vectorthurm]

THANK YOU COCO!!!!

[@JustRaine97]

I love it!!!! Live the dream Coco, live the dream.❤️

[@adamm.6386]

You're a super hero Coco. 🦅🦅 🦅 🇺🇸 💐

[@Attorney.42]

Extremely talented, only 19 years old!!

[@DavidRamos-sr8cx]

Coca Gauf showing those republicans that everyone is an American and proud of their ancestry. Don’t ever let these Republican haters say otherwise. We are all Americans. They don’t get to choose us. They are small children needing to learn their lesson.

[@smthchlt29936]

THANK YOU DAVID, YOU TOOK THE WORDS RIGHT OUT OF MY MOUTH, Glad you said that. All the doubters and naysayers about Coco are running and hiding now !!!!

[@bentonwaldron1190]

For the first time a father is given his flowers, fantastic we men rarely gets credit for the sacrifices made, coconut this was beautiful congratulations on your win.

[@imalwaysright]

The first time? Lol. People thank their parents all the time

[@loolikyl0005]

I'm so happy for her and her thanking and acknowledging her father is priceless because nothing in this world can replace a father's love and protection and they will always be the first ones we seek out of the crowd in good or less good moments.

[@imalwaysright]

Mothers do the same

[@tonystarks7715]

​@@imalwaysrightu just couldn't bare to see a "black man" get any type of appreciation and respect smh😐

[@Sarah78888]

@@imalwaysrightI’ll add that moms do more ;)

[@chicocantao4748]

Fenômeno

[@BAYAREA_PizzaParty]

19 years is a good streak for the dad, I applaud him.

[@samuelwilliams8099]

If you are a proud American in the comment section, just show me some love by hitting the like button.

[@carolynmoffett5]

Coco so proud of you! She is very articulate, smart with great athleticism. You did it!

[@Darkknight2229]

GOTTDAMN it I forgot to watch her!!! I'm 😡!! Shout out to you CoCo I root for you sista!!

[@WangHungLo]

Congratulations to Coco Gauff. There is a reason for everything

[@bobobolinsky5001]

she said she practices with guys and that will make her stronger, her form and physique to me has gotten stronger, look at her arms and legs, gotten larger and she will be the toughest one to beat going forward

[@gedofgont1006]

She's possibly the best thing ever to happen in women's tennis.

[@youngzeus87]

Black women❤ Black fathers❤ Black family❤❤

[@crisdass7917]

Finally, Coco delivers. No dad in sight too ... thank goodness he stays away, and mum has also learnt to tone it down. USA has got a champ again finally, and she is black, for which I could not be happier. I believe she will be a force to reckon with, she has found Seba's weakness ... laziness to go after every ball, and 1-D game plan (hit the sh@t outta the ball to win points. Long reign Queen Gauff!!!

[@tb5928]

Love and respect Coco 🖤💪🏾💯