Coco Gauff Honored by Hometown, Grandmother Accepts Award

Coco Gauff expressed heartfelt gratitude as her grandmother, Yvonne Odom, accepted a proclamation from the City of Delray Beach recognizing the young tennis star’s achievements and community impact.

Highlights:

• Gauff’s grandmother accepted a proclamation on her behalf.
• The City of Delray Beach Commission honored her achievements.
• Gauff shared her gratitude on Instagram: “Thank you so much to my city for recognizing me.”
• Mother Candi Gauff reacted with red heart emojis.
• Gauff last played at Cincinnati Open, reaching the quarterfinals.
• Now preparing for the upcoming US Open.

Coco Gauff recently received a special honor from her hometown, as the City of Delray Beach Commission recognized her tennis success and contributions to the community. The 21-year-old star, unable to attend in person, had her maternal grandmother, Yvonne Odom, accept the award on her behalf.

Coco Gauff shared a picture of her grandmother holding the proclamation on her Instagram story, writing: “Thank you so much to my city for recognizing me.” Her mother, Candi Gauff, also celebrated the moment by reposting the news on her story and adding a series of red heart emojis.

The reigning US Open champion was last seen competing at the Cincinnati Open, where she advanced to the quarterfinals before falling to Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in a three-set clash. With the honor from her hometown, Gauff now turns her focus toward defending her crown at the upcoming US Open.