"Why Stress Out On A Victory Lap?": TikTok Message That Relieved US Open Winner Coco Gauff
Coco Gauff is embracing the pressure and privilege of defending her US Open title -- with the help of elite Olympians and at least one encouraging TikTok commentator. "Obviously coming in as defending champion is a little bit of pressure, but also more of a privilege, because as my new motto is: If you defend, that means you won something before," Gauff said Friday at Flushing Meadows, where the final Grand Slam of the season starts on Monday. Gauff, ranked third in world, has endured a difficult follow-up season after bagging her first major title here last year.
