The tears of joy Coco Gauff shed after winning her first Grand Slam in front of her family at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City is a reel she will keep replaying for the rest of her life. Even if she doesn't win another Grand Slam again (which is highly unlikely), this moment is the stuff dreams are made of. But another reel is becoming viral on the internet of Gauff jumping around at the same US Open tournament from 1998. During that Grand Slam tournament, compatriot Lindsay Davenport defeated Martina Higgings to win the Women's Singles tournament and an 8-year-old Coco Gauff attended games from that tournament. Coincidentally, Serena Williams won the mixed doubles trophy with Max Mirnyi that year.
Young Coco Gauff enjoying herself at the 1998 US Open
A year after that, Serena Williams won the US Open's Singles for women at the tender age of 17. This record will likely never be broken but you never know, Coco Gauff was two years too short but she still delivered a historic performance against Aryna Sabalenka with a 2-6, 6-3, and 6-2 victory. Gauff felt all the energy flowing through her when she realized she had won and we can't help but think about that 8-year-old who had no idea what destiny had in store for her. Today, a new star has been born in the American tennis women's division. We are expecting so much from Coco Gauff as she starts a career by showing off her impressive skills inside the tennis court.
Coco Gauff's mother loses her mind after the win
Another great video was posted by the US Open's official social media account that shows Coco Gauff's mother celebrating the moment she won. Often, we don't get to see the level of suffering parents go through in order to take their children through such a complicated journey. So much sacrifice throughout the years can be encapsulated in a single video and the release is always cathartic. Coco Gauff's mother is representing all parents of athletes who go through hell and back in order to get the best for their children in this ruthless world of sports business. Coco Gauff needs to keep that 8-year-old close to her heart in order to remember where she came from, always.
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