Barack and Michelle Obama congratulate 19-year-old Coco Gauff on her US Open victory

Perhaps the best reaction after 19-year-old Coco Gauff won her first Grand tournament Slam in the United States. Today's opening came from the champion herself.

“Honestly, thanks to the people who didn't believe in me. A month ago I won a 500 title and people said I would stop there," she said in a television interview from Center Court. "I'm here with this trophy right now. moment. I did my best to carry this with grace and I did my best. Honestly, for those who thought they were adding water to my fire, you were actually adding gas to it. And Now I'm burning really bad right now."