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American tennis sensation Coco Gauff is keeping every fan on the edge of their seats with her astounding performance on the court this US Open season. With her swift move to the fourth round of the US Open, where she is scheduled to have a face-off against Caroline Wozniacki, Gauff has raised hopes in the hearts of every American fan. However, she is getting all the boost that she needs from her fans and celebrities alike. Especially, the presence of American singer Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey Bieber has left Gauff star-struck.

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The 19-year-old could not help but swoon over the presence of her childhood favorite singer, as she was feeling a wave of nostalgia. After her match, she raved about seeing Bieber being present in the audience and what it means to her.

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Coco Gauff lets out a fan-girl moment after witnessing Justin Bieber at her US Open match 

Spotting celebrities is one of the most thrilling activities for fans at these renowned majors throughout the year. However, it is equally exciting for the players for whom many celebrities come to cheer. Therefore, when Coco Gauff spotted Justin Bieber during her match, she could not help but feel the rush of her fangirl emotions.

Later, during her post-match press conference, she raved about her nostalgic experience. Remembering her childhood days, she stated, “I’ve come to the Open for years.” She added, “Being a fan, just looking in the crowd to see who’s coming, looking in the president’s box, the suites, to see who’s there, now being a player, it’s really crazy.”

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She further added, “I was definitely star-struck with Justin Bieber.” Gauff then listed some of her favorite childhood songs of the artist. Gauff stated, “‘Never Say Never’ was like the first. I think one of my favorite songs when I was a kid. Then ‘Baby, Oh, Baby’. I could go through all his songs.” The star-struck Gauff gushed over the presence of the singer in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Furthermore, she loved seeing his wife accompanying the world renowned singer to support Gauff. She stated, “Then Hailey, too, coming. I guess it was a little date night for them, which was really cool.” She concluded her feelings by saying, “I’m just happy I guess and really honored.”

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However, it was not just Bieber who was rooting for Gauff during her match. Her “trash-talking” buddy, Frances Tiafoe, cheered for Gauff as she came out victorious.

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Frances Tiafoe joins Justin Bieber in cheering for Gauff

The 19-year-old relished the energy of the crowd during her third-round match. Witnessing the crowd cheering in her favor and even riling it up more by leaving her loud, “C’mons”, she enjoyed the hype.

Adding to that hype was her compatriot Frances Tiafoe, who was cheering for her alongside Justin Bieber. He also shared some wholesome moments with the pop singer while rooting for Gauff.

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As Gauff now gears up for a face-off against Caroline Wozniacki, who do you think will be in stands alongside Tiafoe? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.

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Shivali Sharma is a Tennis Writer and Content Manager at EssentiallySports. With an extensive experience of more than 3 years in writing and content management, Shivali has authored numerous articles concerning the ‘Queen of the Court’, Serena Williams, and the ‘Big 3’, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic, including their personal life, career, and more. In addition to this, Shivali is a sworn Djokovic fan who hails his grit in face of every challenge. Additionally, she roots for Jannik Sinner whose relentless gameplay she can’t help but admire. Apart from this, when she is away from writing, Shivali enjoys exploring the great outdoors through trekking and indulging in her passion for reading books.

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