Swiatek, Federer and others congratulate Coco Gauff on US Open title

The 19-year-old Gauff came from a set down to defeat the second-seeded Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and became the youngest American champion at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 1999.

USA’s Coco Gauff poses with the trophy after winning the US Open on Saturday in New York. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Coco Gauff ended the six-year wait for a local champion by beating Aryna Sabalenka to win her maiden-Major title at the US Open in New York on Saturday.

The 19-year-old Gauff came from a set down to defeat the second-seeded Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the summit clash. Gauff became the youngest American champion at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams in 1999.

Gauff received a lot of congratulatory messages from former champions such as Roger Federer, Iga Swiatek, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova and also the Obamas.

Here are some of those messages:

Roger Federer (Five-time US Open champion)

Inspirational win @CocoGauff 🎉,
Been watching your 🎾 and following you for years. It's great to see so much hard work and passion being rewarded.
You shine brighter than ever🌟#TEAM8pic.twitter.com/BmtEnOz9O0

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 10, 2023

Iga Swiatek (2022 US Open champion)

Congrats to you both! @CocoGauff on your 1st GS title, so special on your home soil and to @SabalenkaA on becoming new no 1. Amazing night and time for women's tennis!👏🏼🏆

— Iga Świątek (@iga_swiatek) September 10, 2023

Chris Evert (Six-time US Open champion)

a great champion.. an extraordinary human being... Congratulations ⁦@CocoGauff⁩ ; ⁦@ChrisMcKendry⁩ ⁦@PHShriver⁩ ⁦@espn⁩ pic.twitter.com/5kxzQAUzHp

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 10, 2023

Noah Lyles (World champion in 100m and 200m)

Congratulations @CocoGauff that was truly Amazing!

— Noah Lyles, OLY (@LylesNoah) September 9, 2023

Andy Roddick (2003 US Open champion)

Cccccccooooooooooccccccccooooooo !!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

— andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 9, 2023

Tracy Austin (Two-time US Open champion)

Congratulations @CocoGauff ! Grand Slam Champion forever! I'm so happy for you! Well deserved. 🏆👏 https://t.co/H2BjtiHyBz

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) September 9, 2023

Gabriela Sabatini (1990 US Open champion)

Congrats @CocoGauff 🏆, what an amazing performance 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼#USOpen2023pic.twitter.com/CEOfHjZWCG

— Gabriela Sabatini (@sabatinigabyok) September 9, 2023

Ana Ivanovic (Former World No. 1)

Congrats @CocoGauff! 👏🏼 What a match and what an achievement - winning your first Grand Slam at 19 and in your home country as well 🏆🎾
Heads up @SabalenkaA, even if you wanted a different result, being the new number one in the world is amazing! #USOpen

— Ana Ivanovic (@anaivanovic) September 10, 2023

Maria Sharapova (2006 US Open champion)

🙌🙌🙌 Champ!! https://t.co/s1K773rPIO

— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 9, 2023

Barack Obama (Two-time former US President)

Congratulations to US Open champion, @CocoGauff! We couldn't be prouder of you on and off the court - and we know the best is yet to come.

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 9, 2023

Michelle Obama (Author and Former First Lady)

So proud of you, @CocoGauff! Your hard work and grit was on display throughout this tournament. This is your moment! 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/WBeqiaIrTk

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 9, 2023

Billie Jean King (Three-time US Open champion)

Congratulations to @CocoGauff on her very first Grand Slam Singles title!

She is the #USOpen Women's Singles champion! 👏 https://t.co/E5z11krgNp

— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2023

Victoria Azarenka (Three-time US Open finalist)

Wow @CocoGauff
What a moment! Congratulations!
Very well deserved! Enjoy every moment of it ❤️

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) September 9, 2023

Kevin Anderson (2017 US Open Finalist)

Huge congratulations @CocoGauff on your @usopen championship. Everyone in Delray Beach is so proud! Your first of many majors to come 🙌 #USOpenpic.twitter.com/v8MA8957Nv

— Kevin Anderson (@KAndersonATP) September 10, 2023

Christopher Eubanks

No one more deserving than you! Congratulations Champ 🏆😭 @CocoGauffpic.twitter.com/f4lqyjkdr3

— Christopher Eubanks (@chris_eubanks96) September 9, 2023

Rod Laver (Two-time US Open champion)

Congratulations on breaking the ice at the US Open @CocoGauff. Winning your first major at home is special. You kept calm and withstood the pressure with maturity and purpose, the sign of a great champion. Enjoy the moment! 🚀

— Rod Laver (@rodlaver) September 9, 2023

Magic Johnson (Five-time NBA Champion)

Congratulations to @CocoGauff for beating Aryna Sabalenka and winning the U.S. Open!!! Kudos to her parents Corey and Candi, they've done an outstanding job!

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 9, 2023

Sloane Stephens (2017 US Open champion)

Congratulations Cocofina @CocoGauff 💖💖💖 my girl you are amazing!!!!

— sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) September 9, 2023