Coco Gauff has done it again — and this time, she’s not just adding a win to her record, she’s etching her name into tennis history right next to the legendary Venus Williams. The 20-year-old American sensation stormed through her latest match at the French Open with the confidence of a veteran and the energy of a rising star, becoming the youngest American since Venus to reach this level of consistent Grand Slam success.
Gauff’s powerful win at Roland-Garros wasn’t just about advancing to the next round. It marked her 20th main draw win at the French Open — a milestone that only Venus Williams had reached at such a young age. And yes, that’s the same Venus who inspired a whole generation of Black female athletes, including a young Coco who once watched her on TV in awe. Talk about full circle.
This moment isn’t just a stat — it’s a passing of the torch. Coco is walking the same path that Venus blazed decades ago, but with her own unique fire. Her footwork was sharp, her backhand was lethal, and her composure under pressure? Pure championship material. Fans at Roland-Garros couldn’t help but notice how much Coco has grown — not just in her game, but in her maturity on and off the court.
The tennis world is buzzing. Social media is lighting up with side-by-side comparisons of Venus and Coco, and tennis legends are tipping their hats. Even Serena Williams dropped a like on Coco’s post-match celebration photo (yes, we checked). Gauff, for her part, stayed humble. “I’m honored to be mentioned in the same breath as Venus. She’s someone I looked up to my entire life,” she said in her post-match interview, flashing that signature smile.
Now, with the French Open heating up, fans are wondering: can Coco go all the way? With the poise she’s showing, and the legacy she’s now linked to, anything seems possible. Whether it’s clay in Paris or hard courts in New York, Coco Gauff is proving she’s not just the future of tennis — she’s the present.
Venus walked so Coco could run, and now Coco’s sprinting into the record books, one iconic win at a time.
