Just a few days after winning her first French Open title, Coco Gauff received a standing ovation at Barclays Center while the New York Liberty hosted the Chicago Sky on Tuesday. When it happened, she was sitting courtside with the family of the late Kobe Bryant -- whose "mamba mentality" often serves as inspiration for the young tennis star.

Tennis champion Coco Gauff is booked and busy with a whirlwind of engagements following her remarkable win at the French Open. With on-cam appearances, interviews and press tours it felt like the whole world was celebrating this monumental moment in her career.

Fresh off winning the French Open, Coco Gauff takes in WNBA action courtside between the New York Liberty and Chicago Sky.

Coco Gauff, one of tennis's brightest young stars, recently opened up about the mental struggles she faced early in her career that kept her from fully enjoying the sport she loves

Coco Gauff turned heads courtside Tuesday night as the tennis star made a surprise appearance at the New York Liberty ’s home game against the Chicago Sky. The Liberty, still undefeated this WNBA season, had another reason to celebrate and they made it clear on Instagram, calling Gauff and team mascot Ellie the “LINK UP OF THE YEAR!!!”

Tennis champ Coco Gauff continues to win and inspire. For the past two years, Gauff has been the highest-paid female athlete in the world, AFROTECH previously reported. The 21-year-old earned $30.4 million in 2024,