Coco Gauff has the ability to change world for better, believes tennis legend Martina Navratilova
4 years, 6 months ago

Coco Gauff has the ability to change world for better, believes tennis legend Martina Navratilova

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‘She was really brought up with great qualities and it shows how she plays and it shows how she’s active now politically,’ said Navratilova American tennis player Coco Gauff can improve the world, 18-time Grand Slam champion Martina Navratilova has said, lauding the teenage tennis prodigy for her role in the Black Lives Matter protests against racial injustice. Gauff, 16, released a video on social media protesting killings of African-Americans in the United States amid widespread outrage across the country following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man in police custody in Minneapolis. #blacklivesmatter pic.twitter.com/Jeyswzt7n5 — Coco Gauff June 4, 2020 The death of Floyd sparked worldwide protests against racism and calls for reforms of US law enforcement. Naomi Osaka, the world’s highest-paid sportswoman, and 23-times Grand Slam winner, Serena Williams, also made themselves heard regarding racial injustice.

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Tennis, led by Coco Gauff, dominates highest-paid female athletes list for 2024, as per Sportico
1 month ago

Tennis, led by Coco Gauff, dominates highest-paid female athletes list for 2024, as per Sportico

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Tennis continues to dominate the highest-paid female athletes list for 2024 by Spotico, with young star Coco Gauff leading the charge. Coco Gauff: $30.4 million Prize money: $9.4 million | Endorsements: $21 million 2. Naomi Osaka: $15.9 million Prize money: $870,000 | Endorsements: $15 million 7. Simone Biles: $11.1 million Prize money: $135,000 | Endorsements: $11 million 10. Elena Rybakina: …

Coco Gauff highest-paid female athlete in 2024 with USD 30.4 million earnings; 4 tennis players in top-5
1 month ago

Coco Gauff highest-paid female athlete in 2024 with USD 30.4 million earnings; 4 tennis players in top-5

Hindustan Times  

Tennis continues to dominate the list of highest earners in female sports, with as many as nine of the fifteen highest earners in women’s sports coming from that field, as per sports business analysts Sportico. In a list consisting of names lower down such as WNBA rookie and potential face of the league Caitlin Clark and Team USA Olympics star …

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph
2 months ago

Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph

The Independent  

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US Open: Coco Gauff, Caroline Garcia and other tennis players say cyberbullying is still a problem
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open: Coco Gauff, Caroline Garcia and other tennis players say cyberbullying is still a problem

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Caroline Garcia, a U.S. Open semifinalist two years ago, drew attention Wednesday to the ever-present problem of cyberbullying in tennis, particularly by people who bet on matches, after her first-round loss at the Grand Slam tournament. And still, no progress has been made.” Garcia offered examples of “just a few” of the hundreds of messages she said …

2024 US Open: Coco Gauff’s rising career hits a bump before she defends her first Grand Slam title
4 months, 2 weeks ago

2024 US Open: Coco Gauff’s rising career hits a bump before she defends her first Grand Slam title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Yes, Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion. “She’s really embraced her star power, kind of,” said Jessica Pegula, a top-10 singles player and Gauff’s frequent doubles partner, “but at the same time, she’s like a kid.” On court vs. off court for Gauff The off-court aspects of Gauff’s Olympics debut were a huge success: meeting James; …

Coco Gauff calls out Olympic Village living conditions in viral TikTok video
5 months, 1 week ago

Coco Gauff calls out Olympic Village living conditions in viral TikTok video

The Independent  

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The most stylish Paris 2024 Olympians beyond the sport
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The most stylish Paris 2024 Olympians beyond the sport

The Independent  

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Resilient Coco Gauff Is Special, Says U.S. Open Director Stacey Allaster
1 year, 2 months ago

Resilient Coco Gauff Is Special, Says U.S. Open Director Stacey Allaster

News 18  

American tennis is in good hands with Coco Gauff, U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster has told Reuters as the charismatic teen looks to end her breakthrough year on a high. Gauff mounted a fierce comeback to beat Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open final, claiming her first Grand Slam title and her place in American tennis royalty. ICC …

Analysis: US Open champ Coco Gauff wants to get better and win more major titles. Don’t doubt her
1 year, 3 months ago

Analysis: US Open champ Coco Gauff wants to get better and win more major titles. Don’t doubt her

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Now that Coco Gauff is a Grand Slam champion, she’s ready for stardom. I’m just a person who plays tennis, and millions of people like to watch me play tennis,” Gauff said. When she was handed a $3 million check Saturday, Gauff thanked Billie Jean King for her role in getting equal prize money for the U.S. …

US Open 2023: Williams sisters are the reason why I have this trophy today, says Coco Gauff
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Williams sisters are the reason why I have this trophy today, says Coco Gauff

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Coco Gauff’s breakthrough victory in US Open women’s singles final will catapult her to a new level in the hierarchy of American sport. Coco Gauff said tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams paved the way for her breakthrough US Open triumph on Saturday after the American teenager captured her first Grand Slam title. “We couldn’t be prouder of you on …

Coco Gauff ready to continue Serena Williams’ legacy at U.S. Open
1 year, 4 months ago

Coco Gauff ready to continue Serena Williams’ legacy at U.S. Open

The Hindu  

One year after Serena Williams bade an emotional farewell to tennis in front of an adoring crowd at Flushing Meadows, Coco Gauff is dreaming of continuing the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s legacy when the US Open gets underway next week. US Open 2023 women’s draw: Swiatek vs Gauff, Sabalenka vs Jabeur amongst projected quarterfinals That win in Cincinnati also included …

Coco Gauff gives advice to those putting pressure on young tennis stars after defeating Emma Raducanu at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Coco Gauff gives advice to those putting pressure on young tennis stars after defeating Emma Raducanu at Australian Open

ABC  

Aside from their precocious talent on the tennis court, Coco Gauff and Emma Raducanu share much in common. She was ranked as high as 10 in July last year, but has not advanced past the second round of a major since her US Open triumph. The defence of her title in New York ended in the first round and her …

Serena’s example: Tennis icon’s impact felt in Black America
2 years, 4 months ago

Serena’s example: Tennis icon’s impact felt in Black America

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In 2016, responding to the fatal police shootings of two Black men just a day apart, Serena Williams joined a small chorus of top Black athletes in speaking out. We’re all human.” After gun violence touched their own family, Serena and Venus Williams opened a community center in Compton in 2016 to offer counseling and therapy to …

Serena Williams joins list of tennis stars to rule out competing at Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams joins list of tennis stars to rule out competing at Olympics

The Independent  

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Serena Williams says 'underpaid, undervalued' as Black women in tennis
4 years, 3 months ago

Serena Williams says 'underpaid, undervalued' as Black women in tennis

The Hindu  

Serena Williams said she has been "underpaid undervalued" as a Black woman in tennis, applauding the Black Lives Matter movement for shining a light on entrenched racism, according to comments published by British Vogue magazine. "Now, we as Black people have a voice - and technology has been a huge part of that," she said in an interview for the …

Analysis: Naomi Osaka is poised to lead tennis on, off court
4 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Naomi Osaka is poised to lead tennis on, off court

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Naomi Osaka is at the top of tennis right now, poised to lead the way on the court -- and off it -- for years to come. “For me, I felt like it made me stronger, because I felt like I have more desire to win,” Osaka said on ESPN, “because I want to show more names …

Naomi Osaka's Third Grand Slam, Anti-racism Stand Receives High Praise in Japan
4 years, 3 months ago

Naomi Osaka's Third Grand Slam, Anti-racism Stand Receives High Praise in Japan

News 18  

Naomi Osaka‘s victory in the US Open was hailed Sunday by media and officials in Japan who broadly welcomed her campaigning for victims of racial injustice and against police brutality. Public broadcaster NHK broke into its regular news programme to flash the news of the 22-year-old’s latest Grand Slam triumph, after she beat Victoria Azarenka 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 to add …

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice
4 years, 4 months ago

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

The Hindu  

Japan's Naomi Osaka says she wants to spread awareness about racial injustice after the former US Open champion walked onto court with a mask bearing the name of Breonna Taylor on Monday. RELATED| “For me, I just want to spread awareness,” the fourth seed told reporters on a video conference. RELATED| “I just feel like we're heading towards a great …

US Open: Coco Gauff - Balancing brave tennis with fight for social justice - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Coco Gauff - Balancing brave tennis with fight for social justice - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Listen to Coco Gauff speak about tennis, and she hardly sounds like a 16-year-old. Then she made it to the third round at Flushing Meadows before losing to 2018 champion Naomi Osaka in a match that ended in tears for the teen and a hug from the winner.After collecting a singles trophy at Linz, Austria, in October - becoming the …

Tennis has long been in a bubble to the outside world, Naomi Osaka tried to break out
4 years, 4 months ago

Tennis has long been in a bubble to the outside world, Naomi Osaka tried to break out

Firstpost  

Tennis is, and has been, guilty of living in the bubble for too long. “The tennis world is known, by and large, as a selfish, privileged world crammed with factions and egos,” said a reporter in 1992 when Arthur Ashe brought together top players and a huge crowd to raise funds for Arthur Ashe Foundation for the Defeat of Aids. …

Coco Gauff finds her voice amid protest over racial injustice: Black Lives Matter
4 years, 5 months ago

Coco Gauff finds her voice amid protest over racial injustice: Black Lives Matter

The Hindu  

American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff says she finally found the right words to speak out against social and racial injustice after appearing at a Black Lives Matter protest rally. Outspoken on social media, Gauff has released videos protesting against killings of African-Americans in the U.S. amid widespread outrage following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man in police …

Serena Williams’ Glory And Wounds of Racism
4 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams’ Glory And Wounds of Racism

The Quint  

Being in the eye of controversy and unwelcome tirades, Serena moulded her experiences into activism. In one of her interviews she highlighted, “…the fact that black women earn 17% less than their white female counterparts and that black women are paid 63% of the dollar men are paid.” She has been doing all this while chasing her 24th Grand Slam …

Serena Williams' message for equality shared on social media in wake of George Floyd's death
4 years, 7 months ago

Serena Williams' message for equality shared on social media in wake of George Floyd's death

India TV News  

In the wake of George Floyd's tragic death which has caused a nationwide protest in the US, social media is falling back on a Serena Williams video clip from last year where the tennis legend had said she would fight for equality all her life. Floyd, aged 46, died last week shortly after Derek Chauvin, a police officer, held him …

Coco Gauff demands change and promises to fight racial injustice
4 years, 7 months ago

Coco Gauff demands change and promises to fight racial injustice

CNN  

CNN — US tennis sensation Coco Gauff has urged people to speak out on the issue of racial injustice as she promised to continue using her platform to fight for change. “I’ve been spending all week having tough conversations, trying to educate my non-black friends on how they can help the movement.” READ: Tiafoe feels some people don’t want black …

Am I next? Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff asks following death of George Floyd
4 years, 7 months ago

Am I next? Teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff asks following death of George Floyd

India TV News  

Teenage tennis star Coco Gauff has joined the chorus of people protesting the killing of African-Americans in the US, following the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis under police custody. George Floyd, aged 46, died on Monday evening shortly after Derek Chauvin, a white police officer, held him down with a knee on his neck though he repeatedly …

US teen tennis star Coco Gauff joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death, asks 'Am I next?'
4 years, 7 months ago

US teen tennis star Coco Gauff joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death, asks 'Am I next?'

Firstpost  

Gauff’s video also included a photo of Trayvon Martin, a black teenager whose killing helped spark the “Black Lives Matter” movement. New York: Teenage tennis phenomenon Coco Gauff released a video protesting killings of African-Americans in the United States on Friday, joining a chorus of outrage across the country that followed the death of an unarmed black man in Minneapolis. …

US Open 2019: Serena Williams excited to watch Naomi Osaka take on Coco Gauff, terms them 'future of women's tennis'
5 years, 4 months ago

US Open 2019: Serena Williams excited to watch Naomi Osaka take on Coco Gauff, terms them 'future of women's tennis'

Firstpost  

Serena Williams says she’s going to join a host of fans in watching the showdown between teen sensation Coco Gauff and defending champion Naomi Osaka. New York: Serena Williams is usually playing in the matches that thrill her most, but she’s going to join a host of fans in watching Saturday’s US Open third round showdown between teen sensation Coco …

US Open: Naomi Osaka v Coco Gauff is the future of women's tennis, says Serena Williams
5 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Naomi Osaka v Coco Gauff is the future of women's tennis, says Serena Williams

The Hindu  

Serena Williams is excited to "be a fan girl" over the future of women's tennis when Naomi Osaka faces Coco Gauff in the third round of the US Open. READ : Gauff win over Osaka would be bad for tennis, says McEnroe On the excitement Gauff has stirred, Williams added: "I think she's really pretty cool. The 37-year-old, who lost …

Coco Gauff continues stunning form at Citi Open after Wimbledon fairytale
5 years, 5 months ago

Coco Gauff continues stunning form at Citi Open after Wimbledon fairytale

CNN  

CNN — After stunning the world at Wimbledon, Cori “Coco” Gauff reached her third career main draw at the weekend by dominating qualifying at the Citi Open in Washington. READ: Serena Williams fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon court Cori "Coco" Gauff signs autographs after defeating Hiroko Kuwata at the Citi Open. Rob Carr/Getty Images North America/Getty Images ‘Always dream big’ …

Coco Gauff: How do you protect a 15-year-old tennis prodigy?
5 years, 6 months ago

Coco Gauff: How do you protect a 15-year-old tennis prodigy?

CNN  

CNN — She lit up Wimbledon and transcended tennis in a sparkling debut on the world stage, but the big question is what’s next for Cori “Coco” Gauff? “Everything happened so quickly.” READ: Coco Gauff eyes US Open run after ‘crazy’ Wimbledon? “I’ve been around long enough to know that that’s actually not the most important thing.” A US Open …

Serena Williams fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon court
5 years, 6 months ago

Serena Williams fined $10,000 for damaging Wimbledon court

CNN  

CNN — Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been handed a $10,000 fine for damaging one of the practice courts with her racquet. I got fined.” READ: Serena Williams reaches Wimbledon semifinals When asked how she caused $10,000 worth of damage, Williams said: “I mean, I guess if you could tell me, I would appreciate it. Australia’s Bernard Tomic was …

Coco Gauff on her Cinderella run at Wimbledon: ‘I’m a fighter, and I’ll never give up’
5 years, 6 months ago

Coco Gauff on her Cinderella run at Wimbledon: ‘I’m a fighter, and I’ll never give up’

CNN  

CNN — Cori “Coco” Gauff is just now beginning to process what it feels like to be at the next level of international tennis stardom. “I’m excited to go home now and see my family,” Gauff said. “I saw a video and they were saying they were so proud of me, so that kind of makes me happy.” Accolades from …

Cori Gauff: ‘Cool that Michelle Obama knows I exist’
5 years, 6 months ago

Cori Gauff: ‘Cool that Michelle Obama knows I exist’

CNN  

CNN — The world of Cori “Coco” Gauff – the player taking Wimbledon by storm – has entered a different stratosphere as she enters the second week of a grand slam for the first time. On Friday, Michelle Obama tweeted that Gauff was “terrific” after her remarkable comeback win against Polona Hercog, while the most successful player in tennis’ Open …

Naomi Osaka on setbacks, role models and inspiring others
5 years, 6 months ago

Naomi Osaka on setbacks, role models and inspiring others

CNN  

CNN — The air is thin at the top of the world and it seems Naomi Osaka is struggling to breath following her meteoric rise to the peak of tennis. READ: Naomi Osaka: An icon of the new Japan READ: Naomi Osaka can at least 10 majors, Li Na says READ: Why Osaka could be the next Serena Williams Video …

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