Ben Shelton, Christopher Eubanks, Tommy Paul, and others celebrate Coco Gauff winning the Chin….

Several notable tennis figures, including Tommy Paul, Christopher Eubanks, and Ben Shelton, congratulated their compatriot Coco Gauff on her 2024 China Open victory. The 20-year-old defeated Karolina Muchova in straight sets to secure the WTA 1000 trophy.

After a subpar campaign at the 2024 US Open, Gauff set aside her disappointment to start the Asian swing on a high note in Beijing. At the China Open, she triumphed over Clara Burel, Katie Boulter, Naomi Osaka, Yulia Starodubtseva, and Paula Badosa, ultimately defeating Muchova in the final to lift the trophy.Additionally, Gauff made history by becoming the only woman in the Open Era to win her first seven hardcourt finals on the WTA Tour. She also became the first American woman to win the event in Beijing, since Serena Williams claimed the title in 2013.

However, the 20-year-old was not alone in celebrating her China Open win; her compatriots, Ben Shelton and Christopher Eubanks, expressed excitement on their Instagram stories. Both players shared posters of her victory, with Eubanks highlighting her achievement as the first American woman to win the tournament since Serena Williams

In an Instagram post, Gauff reflected on her remarkable China Open campaign and expressed gratitude to her fans for their support.

“I’m happy with the fight I showed during the past two weeks here in Beijing and very grateful to walk away with the @chinaopen title. Thank you for all the love and support,” she wrote.

“I’m happy with the fight I showed during the past two weeks here in Beijing and very grateful to walk away with the @chinaopen title. Thank you for all the love and support,” she wrote.