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Coco Gauff became the first American in a decade to lift the trophy after the women’s singles final at Roland-Garros and she was asked what it means to represent the United States.

After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to win the French Open , Gauff was asked what it’s like traveling the world as an American.

"It means a lot. Obviously there’s a lot going on in our country right now," Gauff responded, via The Tennis Letter . "Just to be a representation of that and a representation of people that look like me in America, who maybe don’t feel as supported during this time period. Being that reflection of hope and light for those people."

Gauff continued by bringing up this past year’s presidential el

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