Coco Gauff on US Open victory: 'It doesn't feel real at all'

American tennis phenom Coco Gauff stops by TODAY following her history-making win at the U.S. Open where the 19-year-old nabbed her first Grand Slam title Sunday. "It felt like it hit all at once," she says of the moment on the court when the realization of her win sank in.

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[pinkyjohns]

Dad and Mom deserved the tears! It was a family victory! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[tjr-tt]

This is why it’s so important for kids to have well adjusted parents in their lives. Coco has a wonderful family support structure and they’ve created not just a terrific tennis player but a beautiful and level headed young woman. Well done!

[unc]

She’s a lesson for all of us and I think we all get it.
Parenting counts!
Personal integrity counts!
Failure counts.
Steadfastness counts.
Gracefulness in victory counts.
Knowing where your blessing comes from and being thankful (not angry) for the process COUNTS!
In the midst of a loud, rude, disrespectful world, she brings the opposite!

[markjohnson]

Corey and Candi raised a great kid. The United States of America is so proud of you, Coco. A great role model. I can't wait to watch the rest of your career.

[buzzfunk]

Her Dad letting go of his ego and letting another training team in, was the genius move. It clearly helped. And respects to her Dad for realizing she needs someone else to raise her level. And she did. Super poud!

[Nybravest]

Words can't express the joy we all have for this young lady!!!

[Blessedbeyondnow]

Mature, Poised, Humble, Beautiful Soul, Loves God.... so incredible and I am so thrilled for this entire family. So proud of this young lady. Mama Guaff is always praying in the stands... love it. Paps Guaff and Mama Guaff raised an amazing women.

[Conservativelady]

Well done Coco, very proud of you young lady. Keep shining

[jendayir]

She is so sweet and humble. I've been cheering Coco on for years, so to see her dominate this summer and then when the US Open just had me crying with pride like she was my child. Congratulations COCO!!!!

[ScarlettJ]

All the love for Coco, I absolutely adore her!

[sharonharvey]

Such an awesome player. She felt to her knees and thanked God.🙏🏽🙏🏽♥️

[Denise-bcg]

That yellow is so beautiful on her. She's 19 but she still looks like 12. Grace and class personified.

[kayeshalom]

Sooo beautiful! She and her family are truly blessed! She’s a great mix of her Mom and Dad❤️

[barbaracoleman-bishop]

Congratulations you lady. I am now 69 years old and I remember what my dad who is no longer here wrote in my 8th grade memory book. "Do your task weather big or small, do it well or not at all. Young lady you demonstrated that.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[thebes]

Miss Coco is a beautiful, gracious champ! A fine example for a lot of young people ❤

[bacaloc]

So proud of her. Every time I view her interviews I tear up. She has worked so hard for her accomplishments. Continue to pray. You know from where your strength comes from. Congratulations!!!

[worldtravelerforever]

She’s so sweet and humble. Love this for her!

[Floatie]

Every interview I've seen her in, she's been fantastic. Not only a great player, but great in media! She'll for sure be doing commentary after she retires.

[MrMarmaduke]

I wasn’t able watch the match, I had to work but i watched the highlights once I got home and I was filled with excitement ! I’m so proud of her !

[KCNwokoye]

Delightful, amazing and wonderful Coco with her phenomenal parents who didn't clip her wings but let her fly. See her mom giving her daughter all the credit even though we all know she's a phenomenal mom as well as her dad. Hopefully parents can learn a thing or two from their amazing parenting style.