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Coco Gauff, the reigning US Open winner, recently reminisced about the past thanks to a kind fan who uncovered a special recollection from her youth. Gauff joyfully recalled about seeing tennis legend Venus Williams play Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the US Open in 2012 by posting a picture on her official Instagram account.

The endearing snapshot showed a youthful Gauff taking in the ambiance of Williams’ first-round match from the spectators. She had no idea that seven years later she would be on the court competing against her idol and that eleven years later she would win the renowned championship herself.

Gauff reshared the picture on her Instagram account, expressing her sincere gratitude and happiness at the finding.

“I’m watching Venus in the Us Open right now. had no idea I was spotted on TV in the stands. Whoever discovered this, I’m really happy for you. THIS IS OBSCENE. Time goes by quickly. I definitely glanced at the Jumbotron to check if I was being captured on camera. I appreciate you sharing.

Gauff has long acknowledged that Williams is her inspiration, both on and off the court, so it’s no secret that she admires the player. After her historic Wimbledon 2019 triumph over Williams, Gauff was open about the knowledge she acquired from the great WTA player.

Gauff remarked, “She [Venus] taught me the value of humility, the value of living life to the fullest outside of tennis, and the value of expressing your feelings on the court.”