A little bit of self-persuasion went a very long way for Coco Gauff, whose victory at the French Open gave the 21-year-old American a trophy she has long coveted, and a second major title.

The U.S. tennis sensation, still just 21, notches her second major title by winning the French Open. Wimbledon awaits.

Gauff, 21, said she was proud to bring positivity during a period where ‘a lot is going on in our country right now’