Coco Gauff On-Court Interview | 2023 US Open Final 

It would have been a perfect speech, but she spoiled it with her comments about naysayers. She needs to be fully gracious in victory, even to the naysayers, so that when the days of defeat come, everyone will still feel for her and not say:"Serves you right!" Hopefully, someone will be there to k8ndly sit her down and remind her that she has her entire future ahead, so she should not let this victory go to her head. I am glad she won, but I want her to not only be successful but to develop the kind of personality that makes her loved by all, even the naysayers.

​@@s.patterson5698oh shut up

@@s.patterson5698 she was gracious. She said nothing negative about the naysayers, only that they motivated her.

She was gracious and she spoke the TRUTH. She said NOTHING negative about the naysayers. @@s.patterson5698

Absolutely!. @@depannist

What's the connection with Venus/Serena?

@@ddhh1270 “In 2009, after watching Serena win the Australian Open on television, 4-year-old Coco announced to her parents that she wanted to be a tennis player. Six year later, she began training at the Mouratoglou Academy in France, overseen by Patrick Mouratoglou, Williams’ longtime coach. Two years later in Melbourne, Williams won the last of her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Eight months later, Gauff became the youngest US Open girls’ singles finalist ever. She was 13. “I grew up watching her,” Gauff said a few weeks ago in Toronto. “I mean that’s the reason why I play tennis. Tennis being a predominantly white sport it definitely helped a lot. Because I saw somebody who looked like me dominating the game. It made me believe that I could dominate, too.” And it isn’t just a debt to Williams. Gauff was also inspired by Venus Williams, now 42. You can see elements of her game in the way Gauff plays, especially her serve. Corey Gauff, too, had an idol of sorts, a mentor from afar. His name was Richard Williams.”

@@ddhh12702:38 she says her growing up her dad used to bring her to watch Venus and Serena compete…

@@ddhh1270 Are you not aware that Venus and Serena are African Americans and as such their influence as role models would have been significant for young African American girls like Coco?

Stunning and brave...

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

True That!!!

SHE IS MY DAUGHTER ALSO!

How many nigg@$ do we got over here?

Haters were loud after Wimbledon they quiet like church mice now

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Yes!! She gave a phenomenal speech!

Right right, so many times we see where they don't acknowledge the " the small people " behind the scenes, it matters, I am proud of her!

Please give me a break. All she has done now is put more pressure on herself and bringing on more hate.

Nah she’s asking for more gas ! Let’s go Coco !

​@matrix35 well sport at the top level is full of pressure. It goes with the territory. She is a winner now.She has joined a list of American winners of the US Open.

​@@matrix35 to be humble is more precious than the trophy itself i didnt like her speech

arrogant young girl

Yeah i don’t know any 19 or 39 year old even that speaks so clearly and confidently.

Her parents and grandparents=Her family💯.

Why is she a miracle ? She is representing....She like all of those that have reason to fight for the next day are nothing special.... We are HERE....And We Are Coming!😂 And we always will!😊

Upbringing and religious faith

Alcaraz for starters.

💯

Mentioning doubters and anti fans is kind of pointless and not remotely mature..too much like Serena on a bad day. Oh well

​@@martinhudecek8886. We don't care what you think! Haters are motivators. It is true. Keep watching. 😂

@@martinhudecek8886 You couldn't be more wrong. History is replete with examples of those individuals who were told that they were not ready to be champions. There are players who will respond to that criticism & not be successful; however, there are those players who will use it as a motivational tool to excel. Coco is very young - and many doubted that she had the age and maturity to win a grand slam. She used that criticism to make herself a better player. She could have folded after the 1st set. But she didn't and she proved she is a capable player. It will be a pleasure to see her grow in the sport.

@@martinhudecek8886Were you that matured at her age to win a Grand Slam Title?

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

"He thinks he's so hard" 😆 (every bad boy has a soft side 😅)

What's the meaning of 4k?

@@johnpaulmangut53754K is the resolution of the cameras/the TV screen. Basically saying they caught him on the huge really detailed tv screen crying so there’s no way he can hide it 😂

She should of let Billie have at least $20,000.

​@@ceebee8042 You didn't catch Billie Jean eyeing the check when Coco put it on the table to hold the trophy?😊

Shame that irritating issue had to come up.

@@ceebee8042 Are you insane? Billie Jean King has money than most of the people in that stadium.

Combined

Yes.

👊🏿💯🏆👑

It truly was a model of benevolence and gratitude that was wonderful for everyone to receive 🙂 And the NYC crowd was amazing and backed her up fully. They deserved a shout out.

Haters are more mad now😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.

Facts

@@marcusgraham5084definitely

She will never get another 1!! Hahahaha

It's a wonder she did not take a knee after saying that ,you know I am saying ?

Yes, Granny! ❤️🙏🏾

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Coco certainly has the talent to win alot of titles, but it remains to be seen if she can be the next Serena or the next Andreescu where she wins a major and then proceeds to have difficulty in getting back to a finals.

@Daffy_C Amen🙌🏾!

Well said, acknowledged who was on the journey with her and " the small people " behind the scenes! now that is grace & class!

I'm not crying I'm cutting onions

If only other Blacks would follow Coco's example .... and not commit crimes or/and apologists to it.

@@peekaboopeekaboo1165Projection is your true reflection.

@@ronniejohnson196 Some of her fellow Blacks are targeting Asian people...

Us?

Yep haters, they come in all sorts

Who are these haters she is talking about though? The media loves her. Everyone was rooting for her to win.

@@timothylee2772 Could be her fellow players

@@shihlin1 ehhhhh.....or maybe she is just making a drama for herself...

every player was told in the beginning that they wouldn't make it, and they proved those people wrong each time, just like Serena and others that came before her

I love your comment 🥹

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Only blacks in her box why?? Why hating others..and if you have so proud for race then why you live in US , better live in Africa

Sabalenka had 20 unforced forehand errors midway through the third set. It is mind boggling that she will be world #1 on Monday. A very weak field. She hits the ball hard, very hard, with little accuracy. Coupled with her constant screaming, it is unpleasant watching her play. So awesome Coco go girl

Except her closing remark about naysayers. That was uncalled for. She needs to realize she is just getting started, and humility in victory makes it easier to cope when defeat comes.

@@s.patterson5698naysayers had no issue being rude to her and she handled them with class. She didn’t curse or anything like that.

@@s.patterson5698You cannot please all the people all the time!!!!!

@@s.patterson5698you are most likely one of the naysayers that she was talking about, you are everywhere 😅

@@s.patterson5698all she said was the naysayers made her play better

Hahaha she is so outspoken

When u compare her energy to Naomi its day and night.

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Great sense of humor! Great job Coco!

Hot chocolate is indeed very nice, though I'm more focused on Coco and her great win. 😜

Amazing young woman. Not ashamed to mention prayers in a generation of confused young people. Congratulations to the parents , job well done.

Congratulations to an amazing young woman. May the Lord continue to bless you in all your future endeavors.

​@@ashleytaveras9035only Djokovic

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Totally Got That Right!!!!!

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Amazing job you are number one in my book

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

She beat the past number one and now new number one y'all have the nerve to hate on that young lady at the age of 19 you remember one in my book Coco in order to be number one you have to beat number one and you did that twice in 2 months

It wasn't the nerves with Coco it was the coaching!

so true, my only regret it that it took so long to realize she had to change her coaching team, she should have changed like 2 years ago. and she would be unplayable right now

Sit down

@@larrywoods6220 why are you acting like I’m hating on her? Lol

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

same here

They are great athletes but not the best public speakers ever. And she was very difficult in the semi with the protester

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

Say that again !!!

So is Simone biles

Exactly! ❤

May this give you the strength never to let the world beat you down again. Shine bright!

Great comment and it also shows us how to push through any negative from others sometimes we can let others words and actions toward us stop us in our tracks. It takes real character to live like this. I've learned a great deal from your comment and coco speech😊

Does coco know Bobby played along??

@@martinhudecek8886 Do you know she wasn't speaking about that tennis game between Billie Jean and Bobby? Coco was speaking about the fact that it was Billie Jean's lobbying and her threat to boycott the US Open in 1973 that finally led the tournament to give the female winners the same prize money as the male winners. Coco was thanking Billie Jean for that fat $3 million check that's equal to the male winner of the open.

Young gifted and black

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?

what are we teaching our children, that a colored girl can just argue and bully her way to the top?