Billie Jean King comments on the inspiring story of Coco Gauff and her grandmother in the context of the 50th anniversary of the same prize money. On the 50th anniversary of the equal prize money of the US Open, the American legend Billie Jean King responded in an interview with People and expressed her excitement… Continue reading “This is from his grandmother. Her grandmother was the first Black child to attend an all-white school in Delray”: Billie Jean King shares the story of Coco Gauff’s family.
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How Coco Gauff Covered Sports’ Biggest Story
What perfect timing. That thought crossed my mind as I sat courtside at Arthur Ashe Stadium last week, watching Coco Gauff poleax the backhand passing shot that sealed the US Open and her first Grand Slam title. My thoughts are as much about the in-sync way Gauff hit the last ball as how the time… Continue reading How Coco Gauff Covered Sports’ Biggest Story