Coco Gauff has risen to dazzling heights, hailed as the next great American tennis hope after the legendary Serena Williams. From her 2023 US Open triumph to chasing glory at the French Open, she has become the beacon of a new WTA era. Yet, through every victory and milestone, whether launching her latest New Balance shoes or celebrating hard-earned wins, one constant stands behind her: her grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom . As the saying goes, “A grandmother is both a sword and a shield,” and for Coco, Yvonne embodies that perfectly. But in true cheeky fashion, her grandmother recently reminded her she might still be second in popularity to her.

On July 20th, a special moment unfolded when Haitian-American artist Harold Caudio , celebrated for his mesmerizing portraits of icons li

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