US Open champion Coco Gauff couldn’t help but laugh when fans asked how she would spend her prize money.
The 19-year-old won her first ever Grand Slam on Sunday when she beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in New York.
Gauff deservedly won the US Open on Saturday eveningCredit: Getty
Gauff is the first American teenager to win the US Open since the legendary Serena Williams in 1999.
One such win has earned her $3 million (£2.37 million) in prize money and fans are wondering what she plans to do with the money.
They began questioning Gauff during an Instagram Live appearance, with one of the suggestions making them laugh.
“Someone said, ‘pay off debt’… I’m 19, I have no debt, I’m not in debt,” she said, giggling.
“I don’t have any debt, I still live with my parents so I’m not in debt. I didn’t study, so I don’t have to pay tuition fees.”
“I don’t have any debt, I’m too young. My parents would never put me in a position to go into debt, so I don’t have anything to pay at the moment.”
Gauff continued to laugh as more and more comments came in and many immediately celebrated her great achievement.
Even tennis icon Roger Federer congratulated on social media, calling the rising star’s victory “inspirational.”
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In the days that followed, she went live on Instagram to talk to her fansCredit: @BastienFachan X
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A suggestion to spend her money made Gauff laughCredit: @BastienFachan X
It was an overwhelming event for the Gauff family as Coco burst into tears as he hugged her parents.
She came back from a deficit against world No. 2 Sabalenka in New York to finally claim a major title.
Many expect the US Open to be just the first of many for Gauff as she helps guide the next generation of tennis stars.
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2023-09-11 17:12:33
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