Coco Gauff credited by Rennae Stubbs for viewership rise for the US Open following the teen’s historic triumph in New York
Coco Gauff's Triumph Elevates 2023 US Open Viewership, Recognized by Rennae Stubbs
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The 2023 US Open Women’s Championship attracted 3.4 million viewers who tuned in to ESPN to watch the enthralling competition unfold. The increase in viewership, up 92% from the previous year, made this event the most-watched Major Women’s Championship in recent history.
The announcement led tennis fans and experts to examine the variables that contributed to the significant rise in viewership. Rennae Stubbs, a former professional player and former coach of Serena Williams, was among many who recognized the influence of Coco Gauff.
Stubbs resorted to X to praise the sport and emphasize the influence of one of its rising stars. She gave credit where credit was due in her retweet of ESPN’s viewership news, writing, “Tennis is cool, and so is @CocoGauff.“
Coco Gauff, the 19-year-old American sensation, captivated tennis fans around the world with her historic victory at the US Open. Gauff’s path to the championship was littered with great performances and tense contests. Her triumph not only marked an important turning point in her young career, but it also served as an inspiration to the next generation of tennis players and spectators.
Tennis is cool and so is @CocoGauff https://t.co/EqM3WvrpFE
— Rennae Stubbs ??? (@rennaestubbs) September 13, 2023
Ex coach praises Coco Gauff
Gauff became the US Open champion after defeating current World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. Gauff won her first major victory in five years after coming back from a set down. Her old coach Patrick Mouratoglou has assessed her victory as the American teen phenom receives all of the attention.
Mouratoglou has spoken about Gauff’s improvements, which helped her win her first Grand Slam title. The Frenchman believes she has made the most progress in keeping her cool even in the most difficult conditions. Mouratoglou, who has coached Serena Williams and Stefanos Tsitsipas, has also stated that Gauff cannot be compared to anyone else.
He also mentioned Gauff’s battle against Caroline Wozniacki, mentioning how the 19-year-old did not give up despite losing the second set and being a game down in the third. He claimed that he knew panic would set in, but he was surprised by Gauff’s comeback to win the game.
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