The stars came out to congratulate 19-year-old Coco Gauff after she won her first career grand slam.
And many others were watching from afar as the2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's final of the U.S. Open on Saturday.
Gauff became the youngest American to win the U.S. Open since 1999 when Serena Williams did so at 17 years old. Among those in attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to witness Gauff's victory were Nicole Kidman, Kevin Durant, Diane Keaton, Spike Lee, Alec Baldwin, Mindy Kaling, Charlize Theron and more.
Others took to social media to congratulate Gauff on her victory, including Barack and Michelle Obama...
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