Legend praises Coco Gauff's 'amazing' US Open win

Tracy Austin, a tennis legend, was impressed by Coco Gauff's performance at the US Open.

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Gauff faced high expectations in New York, even before winning titles in Cincinnati and Washington.

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Winning those tournaments increased the pressure on the 19-year-old tennis sensation.

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Despite the pressure, Gauff went on to win the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

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Austin, a former US Open champion, commended Gauff for handling the pressure like a true champion.

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Tracy Austin, who won her first Grand Slam at 16, understands the challenges of facing expectations as a teenager.

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Gauff's US Open victory followed a tough Wimbledon, where she suffered a first-round loss to Sofia Kenin.

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After Wimbledon, Gauff made a strategic move by hiring Brad Gilbert as her coach, leading to a turnaround in her performance.

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Gauff's summer success included winning titles in DC and Cincinnati, arriving in New York with high hopes.

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Coco Gauff is now ranked No. 3 and holds the top spot among American women in tennis.

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