By Le Figaro with AFP
Published 1 hour ago, Updated 11 minutes ago
Barack Obama MIKE FRESH / REUTERS
Victorious at the US Open on Saturday evening, Coco Gauff was congratulated by numerous sports and political figures.
The President of the United States Joe Biden as well as one of his predecessors Barack Obama and the former NBA champion Earvin Magic Johnson congratulated Coco Gauff on her victory at the US Open, Saturday evening on social networks.
Joe Biden (President of the United States):
“Congratulations to US Open champion Coco Gauff. You electrified Arthur Ashe Stadium and the entire nation. It is a first victory which will lead to many others and which demonstrate that anything can happen if you never give up and always believe in it. You made America so proud.”
Barack Obama (former President of the United States):
“Congratulations to US Open Champion Coco Gauff! We couldn’t have been more proud of you on and off the court, and we know the best is yet to come.”
Magic Johnson (ancien champion NBA)
“Congratulations to Coco Gauff for beating Aryna Sabalenka and winning the US Open!!! Kudos to his parents Corey and Candi, they did a remarkable job!”
Maria Sharapova (former player, five-time Grand Slam champion, including the US Open in 2006):
“Field!!” accompanied by clapping hands.
