Coco Gauff Praises Andy Murray’s Dedication to Promoting Women’s Tennis in a Touching Confession

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff has been making waves not just on the court, but also off it, with her vocal support for women’s tennis and diversity in the sport. Recently, she expressed her admiration for British tennis star Andy Murray, calling him one of the first male players to speak up about women’s games.

Gauff, who started her Italian Open campaign with a two-set victory, spoke to the media in Rome about her favorite video of Murray correcting a media personnel during a Wimbledon press conference in 2017. The media claimed that Sam Querrey was the first American player to reach a Grand Slam SF since 2009, but Murray quickly corrected him, highlighting the achievements of the Williams sisters during that period.

The 17-year-old tennis prodigy praised Murray and his mother Judy for their enormous support for women’s tennis, emphasizing the importance of male players like Murray speaking up for gender equality in the sport. Gauff has previously commended Murray for highlighting diversity issues and advocating for more representation in sporting bodies.

Gauff’s admiration for Murray extends beyond his on-court achievements, as she sees him as a great ally in the fight for diversity and equality in tennis. She believes that it is essential to have diversity in the sports world and takes pride in representing herself and her nation on a global stage.

As tennis stars like Gauff and Murray continue to advocate for inclusivity and equality in the sport, their actions inspire fans and players alike to push for a more diverse and equitable tennis community.