Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam title at just 19, and Patrick Muratoglu (Simone Halep’s coach) praised the player who trained at his tennis academy.

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According to the description of the American on the official website of the French coach, Coco Gauff “was noticed by Patrick and his team at the age of 10. Then she went outside America for the first time and visited the Muratoglu Academy.”

Following the 19-year-old’s victory in the US Open 2023 final, Muratoglu posted an emotional message on social media.

“I clearly remember the first time I met you, Coco Gauf. You were only 10 years old and you came to take part in the test weeks to become part of Muratoglu’s tennis academy.

I knew from the beginning that you would have a fantastic career. I’ve been lucky enough to work and spend time with some of the greatest champions, and you had three things that stood out to me.

Incredible athletic ability, extreme competitiveness, and a deep belief that you are different and that you can achieve your big dreams.

Your maturity and self-confidence impressed me, which was so rare for your age. It was obvious that your family was completely committed to realizing your potential in tennis.

In recent years, you have faced more challenges and pressures than anyone could have imagined. The way you handled it inspired me. You fearlessly used your voice to demonstrate your dedication, hard work and resilience, proving to the world that you are not afraid of anything. I am so proud of you!

Coco, there are no limits to what you can achieve. I believed that when I first met you almost ten years ago, and there’s certainly no better day to believe that and that. You are truly special.

Congratulations to the entire family and team, thanks to which you took the final step to your first Grand Slam victory!” – Patrick Muratoglu on X (formerly Twitter).

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Who is Coco Gauff, US Open 2023 champion

He has 168 wins and 79 losses in singles (121-53 in doubles). He collected $11,057,463 in tennis prizes alone.

She is 19 years old and as of Monday she is ranked 3rd in the WTA ranking (the best ranking in her career). She was the world leader in doubles (15.08.2022).

Won career tournaments: 6 singles and 8 doubles.

Simple: Linz (2019), Parma (2021), Oakland, Washington, Cincinnati and the US Open (all in 2023). He lost only one final: Roland Garros (2022).

Double: Luxembourg, Washington (2019), Parma (2021), Doha, Toronto, San Diego (2022), Doha and Miami (2023). Lost in last action at US Open (2021), Roland Garros, Stuttgart (2022), Madrid and Rome (2023).

Coco Gauf, an incredible journey to the US Open 2023

Round I: 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 against Laura Siegemund (121 WTA)

II round: 6-3, 6-2 against Mirra Andreeva (63 WTA)

Round III: 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 against Elise Mertens (32 WTA)

Best result: 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 against Caroline Wozniacki (623 WTA)

Quarters: 6-0, 6-2 against Elena Ostapenko (21 WTA)

Semifinals: 6-4, 7-5 against Karolina Muchova (10 WTA)

Final: 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 against Aryna Sabalenko (2 WTA).