Female tennis star gives glory to Jesus after major win

Originally published in The Christian Institute

One of the world’s top female tennis players has given thanks to God after winning a major US tournament.

Coco Gauff, who is a member of Saint John Missionary Baptist Church in Florida, won the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, Ohio, having already defeated world number one Iga Swiatek in the semi-finals.

In an interview following her win, the 19-year-old world number six said: “I’d like to thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

Previously speaking to the New York Times, Gauff explained: “Before every match since I was 8, my dad and I say a prayer together.

“We don’t really pray about victory, just that me and my opponent stay safe.”

She rose to fame at just 15-years-old after becoming the youngest tennis player in history to qualify for Wimbledon where she won a match against five-time champion Venus Williams.

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