Following her summer struggles, American tennis sensation Coco Gauff managed an astounding comeback to end 2018 on an upswing on the WTA tour. Milan Tyson, daughter of boxing icon Mike Tyson shared her delight over Gauff’s triumphant comeback victory and spoke out in support of Gauff’s feats during their most recent win at Wimbledon.
Gauff overcame an intense Riyadh final against Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen of China with remarkable perseverance, coming back from being down two sets to one to win 7-6(2) after three hours and four minutes with scores 3-6, 6-4 and 7-6(2) to claim her triumphant victory with scores 3-6, 6-4 and 7-6(2).
This victory not only marked her third title of the season and her first at the WTA Finals but also her ninth career singles title, making her the youngest player to win the prestigious season-ending tournament since Maria Sharapova two decades ago. Leaving Saudi Arabia not just as the tournament’s first champion but also over $4.8 million richer, Gauff became the first American to take home the WTA Finals trophy since Serena Williams in 2014.
Gauff expressed her gratitude and honor for the achievement on social media, noting her unique feat of becoming the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2006 to beat the world’s top two players, Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Świątek, in the same event.
Mike Tyson’s tennis-enthusiast daughter, Milan Tyson, succinctly summed up Gauff’s monumental feat with the word “Periodddd” on social media, expressing enthusiastic support. Gauff herself reflected on her grueling season, acknowledging the long journey it has been.
It’s been a long season for Coco Gauff
The year kicked off strongly for Gauff with a win in Auckland and a semi-final appearance at the Australian Open. However, she faced several setbacks, including early exits at Wimbledon, the Paris Games, Toronto, Cincinnati, and a surprising fourth-round loss at the US Open. Following these challenges, Gauff made a significant change by parting ways with coach Brad Gilbert, which proved to be a pivotal moment in her season.
Gauff was quick to capitalize, winning her second WTA 1000 title at China Open before reaching the semi-finals at Wuhan Open. Although Gauff described her season as being long, she took time out to thank all her supporters who stood with her through wins and losses alike; acknowledging their help as she managed to reassure doubters of her talent and abilities.
Milan Tyson remained an enthusiastic cheerleader as Gauff’s amazing year concluded on a high note, drawing great appreciation and support from fans everywhere – including sports legends themselves! His impressive season has captured fans worldwide’s admiration and attention alike.