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The American teenage tennis sensation Coco Gauff has now become a superstar in the world of tennis. Fans are always curious to know what she does, where she goes, or what she wears. Just like her talent on the court, her shoes, i.e. The New Balance Coco CG1 sneakers, have also become one of the most talked about athlete footwear.

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Recently, Coco Gauff was spotted doing photoshoots and playing soccer & American football with her team at Indian Wells. Chris Eubanks was also seen practicing with her head ahead of their Indian Wells campaign. But Gauff displayed her sparkling sneakers in a fresh image. It’s the same shoes she wore at the 2024 AO as well.

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Coco Gauff gives a glimpse of her New Balance Coco CG1 sneakers

A few hours ago, her stunning look during the photoshoot at Indian Wells caught the eyes of the netizens. Now, her shoes caught the attention of her fans. She reached the SF of the 2024 AO with the matching shoe. It’ll be interesting to see how far her shoes take her at the Indian Wells next. But what’s so special about the New Balance Coco CG1? Well, according to New Balance, this model is inspired by the vibrancy of the 90s and a touch of influence from the basketball shoes. “The Coco CG1 is a vintage-looking shoe with a modern twist.” 

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New Balance, as a brand, claims to be closely associated with quality and comfort in the world of sports shoes. This shoe reflects a sense of playfulness and dynamism, which is very much characteristic of Coco Gauff’s style on the court. It is also enhanced by the incorporation of the FuelCell midsole cushioning and Energy Arc technology. These features will provide her comfort and offer her dynamic responsiveness for the quick and sudden movements often attached to the racket sport.

According to Harry Champion, New Balance tennis product manager, Coco Gauff became involved throughout the entire design process. How did Coco Gauff feel after working with New Balance?

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The entire team at New Balance, from design to marketing, truly cares about me as a person and not just an athlete and that relationship allowed us to create the Coco CG1,” Gauff.

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She further added, “I signed with New Balance at such a young age, and I am so excited to know that I will continue to work with them for a long time into the future!” But have you ever got a closer look at her shoes? Well, the camera zoomed in on her shoes several times during her fourth-round match at the AO. It showed brief messages written on her shoes. What was it?

An inspiring message from the USA tennis star!

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When asked about the snippet on her CG1 shoes, she said, “One is, ‘You can change the world with your racquet’. That is something that my dad has told me since I was a little girl and is an inspiration.

While another such scribble showed the coordination to Pompeli Park. For those unaware, that’s the public tennis courts where she grew up playing. It also had her little brothers, Cody’s and Cameron’s, name written on it.

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She says these writings help her keep perspective when the emotions become too excessive during a match. Have you ever noticed these writings on her shoes?

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