Coco Gauff: In New York Liberty Fans Turn Attention to Coco Gauff’s Brother After Her WNBA Post
While all eyes were on tennis star Coco Gauff during the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky game on Tuesday, it was her younger brother who quietly stole the show.
The two-time Grand Slam champion received a heartfelt tribute from the WNBA and fans as the entire arena erupted in cheers when her image appeared on the jumbotron.
After the game, the American tennis player visited the Liberty’s locker room to congratulate the team on their big win.
The two-time Grand Slam champion received a heartfelt tribute from the WNBA and fans as the entire arena erupted in cheers when her image appeared on the jumbotron.
After the game, the American tennis player visited the Liberty’s locker room to congratulate the team on their big win.
However, in a heartwarming twist, it was the players who celebrated her, honoring her recent victory at the French Open.
To commemorate the special moment, she took to Instagram, sharing glimpses of her unforgettable experience at the game.
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“My first @wnba game! Definitely made a core memory. Thank you @nyliberty for the unforgettable experience and to everyone in the crowd. Thank you for all of that love… truly shocking. I appreciate you,” she wrote.
The post includes a photo of her courtside, a snap with the team’s mascot Ellie the Elephant as well as star players Sabrina Ionescu, Natasha Cloud, 2024 MVP Jonquel Jones and the whole team.
The 21-year-old was flooded with praise and positive reactions from followers and fans. This includes Ionescu, who wrote “Yes Coco!” while the WNBA league’s official Instagram expressed a warm welcome and said “Welcome to the W Coco!”
However, amid the outpouring of praise, fans couldn’t help but notice her younger brother, Cameron, whose heartfelt support and visible pride for his sister stood out.
“Core memory that your brother will never forget,” one wrote.
“Your brother’s giant smile!” a fan added.
Social media users continue to celebrate the moment, highlighting the brotherly love between the two.
“Cameron is so proud of you,” a commenter said.
“You deserve all the fanfare! And I just love how excited your brother is for you! That shows how wonderful of a big sister you are!” a fourth user noted.
The same goes for a fan who remarked “Cameron was so lit for Coco” while a different user echoed a similar stance and added “Your brother is your greatest supporter. You deserve everything Coco. You work hard.”
The Atlanta native recently added the 2025 French Open title to her accolade of achievements.
Gauff secured her second Grand Slam win after defeating top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka with a solid 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4 victory.
