Coco Gauff hails influence of Serena and Venus Williams after US Open win - ‘They're the reason why I have this trophy’

Coco Gauff honoured to follow Serena and Venus Williams at US Open

Gauff, who as a child was filmed dancing in the stands at Flushing Meadows, lifted the trophy on Saturday.

Serena and Venus Williams 'made it easier' for Coco Gauff to win US Open

Coco Gauff's rise from teenage sensation to tennis superpower is complete after she defeated Aryna Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam at the US Open, and the 19-year-old paid tribute to Serena and Venus Williams' impact on her career.

The American woman, who won the US Open on Saturday, paid tribute to her idols.

'They're The Reason Why I Have This Trophy': Gauff On Williams Sisters After US Open Win

Coco Gauff paid tribute to Serena Williams and Venus Williams following her US Open triumph as players who paved the way.The importance of Serena and Venus Williams in tennis history is well understood and referenced regularly. They truly paved the way for players like Coco Gauff and Frances Tiafoe,...

Coco Gauff honoured to follow Serena and Venus Williams at US Open

Gauff, who as a child was filmed dancing in the stands at Flushing Meadows, lifted the trophy on Saturday.