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Multi-Talented Coco Gauff Masters the Art of ‘Chinese Characters’ as Asian Tour Unveils Her Hidden Skills

Published 09/28/2023, 2:14 AM EDT

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Coco Gauff undeniably is an exceptional talent. With the heroics that she has demonstrated on the tennis courts, she gained a massive fan following. With her recent US Open success, she etched her name in the history books while gathering praise from both fans and players alike. Currently, out of the tennis courts, Gauff is focusing on a triumphant return to the WTA Finals. Meanwhile, she is also busy adding another skill to her list.

In her recent Instagram story, she gave an insight into the new things she is learning while enjoying her time off the court. What did surprise many was the versatility that the player has as she brings a knack for learning new things.

Coco Gauff unveils new talents as she learns Chinese calligraphy

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Multi-talented tennis sensation Coco Gauff recently showcased her artistic side on Instagram, revealing her new skill in Chinese calligraphy. In the Instagram story, Coco wrote her name, “Coco,” in Chinese characters.

The story was accompanied by a caption that read, “I learned how to write Chinese characters calligraphy,” which indicates her dedication to learning new art forms as she currently enjoys her time off the court.

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Now, these skills add to Coco Gauff’s bucket of talent. The young American sensation, who is enjoying some time off the court after her impressive US Open success, is looking to garnish some new skills. Mostly known for her on-court prowess, this revelation by the 19-year-old gives an insight into how she is always open to learning new things. She is dedicated to improving herself as a whole.

Gauff is a pretty quick learner, so it’s not surprising that she picked up the art quickly. She also learned CPR while she was on a flight.

Coco Gauff’s incredible skill set: She knows how to give CPR as well

The Citi Open, which took place last month, was special not only because Coco Gauff laid her hands on it but for a moment that took everyone by surprise as well. In her quarter-final match against Belinda Bencic, a fan had to be rushed to the paramedic team after he cited problems breathing.

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After the match, in the post-match conference, Coco Gauff hopped in and inquired about the fan. She further mentioned that she knows how to give CPR so if the situation arrived, she would have been up for it to help. The fans were quick to applaud Coco Gauff for her words.

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This shows the versatility that Coco Gauff brings. She is an exceptional tennis player who also loves to enjoy her time on the court. However, given a chance, she makes full use of her time off the court as well. With the latest addition to her bucket list, Coco wishes to become the jack of all trades.

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Akshat Gaur is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in 2021 and has been writing since then. With over two years of experience in the world of sports journalism, specifically tennis journalism, Akshat is someone who is immensely passionate about covering the ATP and the WTA Tour.
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