“Saw my darkest and brightest days,” Coco Gauff makes an apt summary her 2023 season as she finishes at career-high ranking following her historic US Open win

The American teen won the Cincinnati Masters and reached the semi-finals of the China Open earlier this year.

“Saw my darkest and brightest days,” Coco Gauff makes an apt summary her 2023 season as she finishes at career-high ranking following her historic US Open win

Coco Gauff celebrates during the awarding ceremony for the women's singles at the 2023 US Open tennis championships (Via Imago)

2023 has been a memorable year for the American tennis prodigy, Coco Gauff. She won her maiden Grand Slam this year, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the finals of the US Open.

Gauff most recently made her appearance at the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico. The American teenager lost to Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals of the tournament.

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Mentioning what a significant year this has been for her, the 2023 US Open champion stated:

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I saw my darkest and brightest days of my life this year. I am proud of myself. God’s plan.

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Gauff posted a message on her social media handle expressing her entire 2023 season in a short message. This year is a benchmark year for the American, as she won her debut Grand Slam title at the US Open and also reached a career-high ranking of 3.

On such an important season coming to an end with her loss to Pegula in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals, Coco Gauff mentioned, 

2023 is season officially over. hard to sum of this season in a few words.

Apart from winning the US Open this year, Gauff has had a memorable season so far. The American teen won the Cincinnati Masters and reached the semi-finals of the China Open earlier this year. The American also reached a career-high ranking of 3 this year.

Coco Gauff has become the new face of women’s tennis

Many former tennis players and legends have come together to praise Coco Gauff after she won her first Grand Slam at the US Open earlier this year. By doing so, she also became the youngest teenager to win the tournament since Serena Williams in 2001. People have called her to be one of the most mature and bold players on and off the court.

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Many fans believe that Coco Gauff has the potential to dominate the new generation of women’s tennis. Former players feel that her persona and charm have brought in a lot of attention and crowd towards tennis, especially in the female category. It will be interesting to see how she continues her dominating performance in the next season, in the year 2024.

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