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19YO Coco Gauff Shows the Doting Daughter Side of Her as She Takes Her Mother Out on a Brunch Date Following Emphatic Washington Win

Published 08/03/2023, 11:53 PM EDT

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At just 19 years old, Coco Gauff has already made a name for herself in the world of tennis, showcasing immense talent and determination on the court. Born to a family of athletes, Coco Gauff was destined for greatness. Her father, Corey Gauff, played basketball at Georgia State University, while her mother, Candi Gauff, was a talented track and field athlete.

Their own experiences in the world of sports have provided Coco with a strong foundation of discipline, hard work, and dedication, all of which have contributed to her meteoric rise in tennis. It is the shared experiences and the unwavering support that Coco gets from her parents that keep them close as she makes sure to spend quality time with her family, especially her mother.

Coco Gauff posts a snap from her brunch date with her mother Candi Gauff

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Coco’s parents recognized her potential from a young age and made significant sacrifices to support her dreams. They relocated the family to Florida to ensure Coco had access to the best tennis training facilities and coaches. Recognizing the importance of a strong support system, they also made the decision to homeschool Coco. This allowed her to focus on her tennis career while still receiving a quality education.

Decisions like these have only brought Coco and her family together. She is regularly seen spending important moments of her life with her parents and siblings. Just recently she posted a photo of herself in an Instagram story spending time with her mother Candi Gauff. It was taken at a café named ‘Busboys and Poets’. They were enjoying a brunch date and had their table decked up with amazing food. Along with the photo, Coco also added, “Brunch with Candi Gauff”, as a caption.

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Yesterday, Coco won her first match at Mubadala Citi DC Open against Hailey Baptiste. The brunch date might have been a celebration of her victory in the game before her second round against Belinda Bencic. After the match, Coco was greeted by lovely fans as well. In a sweet move, she made sure to acknowledge them with a beautiful Instagram story on her profile.

Coco thanks her fans for their continued support

Coco Gauff won her first match, following which numerous fans greeted her for selfies and autographs. After signing a lot of goodies for them, she posted a story on her Instagram account. The story featured a picture of herself happily interacting with the crowds that were eager to interact with her.

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Along with the picture, she also added a caption about how she was grateful to have people encourage her. Appreciating everything that they do, she said that it was a crazy feeling having so many people support her throughout her career. As she gears up for a run at the US Open, she will definitely be counting on her fans.

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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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Mitali Dey