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American Rising Star Coco Gauff Proudly Celebrates 16-Year-Old Compatriot’s Monumental Feat at French Open 2023

Published 06/11/2023, 4:43 PM EDT

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Tyra Caterina Grant and Clervie Ngounoue have made history by winning the girls’ doubles title at the 2023 French Open. The American duo defeated Alina Korneeva of Russia and Sara Saito of Japan in a straight-set victory, with a score of 6-3, 6-2. This is a remarkable achievement for Grant and Ngounoue, who demonstrated impressive teamwork and skill throughout the tournament. They dominated their opponents with their powerful serves and precision shots and showed great composure under pressure in the final. After this special accomplishment, Coco Gauff extended her heartiest congratulations to Clervie on social media.

Even though Coco herself could not make it to the finals at the French Open 2023, she made sure to congratulate a fellow tennis player on her achievement.

Coco Gauff congratulates Clervie Ngounoue on her amazing victory

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Ngounoue, who is just 16 years old, is a rising star in the sport, having won the Junior Orange Bowl International Tennis Championship in 2022. Her partnership with Grant has proven to be a winning combination, and they will no doubt be a force to be reckoned with in future tournaments.

After their amazing match, Clervie posted a video on Instagram with her tennis partner Tyra. To congratulate the duo on their wonderful performance, Coco Gauff reposted the post on her Instagram account. Along with the story, she also added some celebration emoticons that represent her emotions well.

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This is a significant achievement for Grant and Ngounoue, and a testament to their talent and hard work. They have made their mark on the French Open and the tennis world, and have shown that they have what it takes to compete at the highest level of the sport.

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Coco Gauff has another chance to make her mark at Wimbledon

After reaching the quarter-finals in the French Open 2023, Coco Gauff ended her clay-court campaign in a disappointing yet upbeat fashion. However, her journey in the 2023 WTA Tour does not end here. She has another chance to prove herself and win the title at Wimbledon in 2023.

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Her fans have high expectations from this tournament. Can she overcome her struggles against top-ranked players and make an unexpected run to the latter stages of the tournament? Let us know in the comments.

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Ishmeet Kaur

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Ishmeet Kaur is a tennis writer at EssentiallySports. Although she completed her Masters in Business Administration, her passion for writing motivated her to hone her skills as a Content Writer. After sharpening her skills in writing and managing content, Ishmeet finally stepped into her dream field: sports journalism.
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Tony Thomas