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Judy Murray, mother of 3-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray, praised young US tennis star Coco Gauff’s speech at the 50th anniversary of the WTA Tour.
In her speech, Coco honored the women who founded the pro circuit in 1973.Gauff told: “Being here tonight is an honor.
It feels like I’ve walked into a women’s tennis history book that has come to life. The WTA history that we all celebrate is about a tour founded by women who were unafraid and carried on by women who are empowered by the legacy that we work every day to build upon.
It feels a bit like I’ve walked into a women’s tennis history book that has come to life. The WTA history that we all celebrate, is about a tour founded by women who were unafraid, and carried on by women who are empowered by the legacy we work every day to build upon.”Judy Murray commented on this beautiful speech on X, writing: “Such a great speech from Coco Gauff last night acknowledging the incredible trail-blazing work of all the women who banded together to form the WTA 50 years ago.
As BJK said the players of today are living our dream.”
Such a great speech from Coco Gauff last night acknowledging the incredible…
