Coco Gauff Advances In The US Open
Coco Gauff advances in the U.S. Open after taking home the victory against Germany’s Laura Siegemund. We discuss it here!
Coco Gauff competes in the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2023.
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By: Gentel Sharrie
Coco Gauff has been trailblazing through her intense tennis matches at the US Open. During the first round Gauff played against Germany’s Laura Siegemund. During the game, Gauff noticed Siegemund pace was extremely slow throughout the match so she decided to point it out to the Umpire. Even the crowd noticed that Siegemund was never ready when it was time for Gauff to serve, the crowd even let out an uproar when the Umpire disagreed with Gauff.
Gauff was issued a time warning, and Siegemund was penalized a point for a time penalty during the third set. Siegemund then complained about her penalty to the Umpire, but the crowd was still on Gauff's side. Gauff took the victory by winning the first round and advancing to round 2 where she played 16-year-old Russian teenager, Mirra Andreeva and won.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Laura Siegemund (R) of Germany shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the United States following their Women's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.
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Coco Gauff started her professional tennis career in 2018 as a teenager when she received a wild card entry to the Miami Open. In 2019, she gained global recognition by defeating Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon. Gauff then reached the fourth round becoming the youngest player since 1991. She continued to impress by reaching the third round of the US Open that same year.
Since then, Gauff has obtained notable victories, climbed the rankings, and has become a prominent figure in women's tennis. Gauff is heading to the third round of the US Open and will be matching up with Elise Mertens. Gauff is hoping to become the first African American woman to reach back-to-back quarterfinals at the US Open since Serena Williams.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Coco Gauff attends the U.S. Open with Maestro Dobel Tequila, the First Official Tequila Of The U.S. Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2023, in New York City.
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Jaylen Brown Makes History As The First Active NBA Player To Play In The BIG3 League
Boston Celtics All-Star NBA Forward Jaylen Brown made history becoming the first active NBA player to join Ice Cube’s BIG3 League. We discuss it here!
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By: Joshua Martin
On August 26th, Legendary West Coast rapper and Entrepreneur Ice Cube brought his BIG3 basketball league to London, where fans of the sport could enjoy the league’s All-Star game. Among the many stars on the court, Boston Celtics All-Star NBA Forward Jaylen Brown made history by joining team “BIG3”. He is the first active NBA player to participate in the increasingly popular 3-on-3 exhibition. Brown recently made headlines for signing the largest contract in NBA history, a 5-year, $304 million supermax extension with the Boston Celtics.
Before his appearance on the court, Ice Cube took to Twitter to show his appreciation for Brown while also explaining to his followers the magnitude of his participation.
Jaylen Brown is my hero. He’s making a humongous statement by being the first current NBA player to play in a BIG3 game. By suiting up for our All Star game tomorrow, he’s doing everything in his power to help the league succeed. Salute. Forever grateful…
— Ice Cube (@icecube) August 26, 2023
He played well but not well enough to help his team secure the win. The All-Star tallied up nine points, five rebounds, and two assists in a 51-42 loss against the opposing squad led by Jodie Meeks, Gerald Green, and Jason Richardson.
Ice Cube and BIG 3 League At All-Star Game in London.
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In a brief interview, Brown was asked his reason behind playing in the game.
“Having some fun with charity, giving back to the community, and supporting, that’s it. It’s amazing being in this environment. Shout out to London, shout out to the O2 Arena. Excited to give back to charity, excited to be a part of this, and I appreciate you, Ice Cube. ”
Cube then followed up with another take on Brown’s participation.
“ I was blown away. I asked him if was he sure he wanted to make this move. He was like, ‘Yo, I wanna do this for the game, for the players, and it’s a big move for the league.”
The BIG3 league comprises mostly retired and former NBA players on their rosters. Brown’s involvement with the league may open the door for more active players to do the same.
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