Coco Gauff is living her dream, and at just 20 years old, she’s already a force in tennis, capturing hearts and trophies alike. One of her biggest admirers? None other than tennis legend Venus Williams. In a recent interview with Tamron Hall, the 44-year-old icon reflected on Gauff’s rise, saying, “It’s so exciting to see her just like, explode. She is fantastic, and of course, I hope she wins every match.”
Williams was shown a post from Gauff, where she shared a picture from 2012 as a young fan sitting behind Venus at the US Open, captioning it, “If this isn’t proof that your dreams are closer than you think, then idk what is.” For Venus, this moment is all about the power of dreams: “You have to dream… and that doesn’t mean there won’t be ups and downs, but as long as you have your nerve star, you figure out how to do it.”
Gauff’s dream, inspired by idols like Venus and Serena, came full circle in 2019 when she stunned Venus at Wimbledon at just 15. Reflecting on that victory, Gauff stated, “I want to be the greatest… my dream was to win.” Now, with a US Open title and French Open doubles trophy under her belt, Gauff continues to credit the Williams sisters for paving the way, saying, “They’re the reason why I have this trophy today.”
Is this the ultimate passing of the torch in tennis? As Venus cheers on Gauff, the tennis world wonders if her words and legacy will push the young star to even greater heights.
