Michelle Obama wore a denim bustier dress with Kate Middleton’s favorite casual shoe.

Michelle Obama wore a denim bustier dress with Kate Middleton's favorite casual shoe.

Coco Gauff Shines at the US Open with Obama by Her Side

As if playing in the US Open weren’t stressful enough, Coco Gauff had the former First Lady, Michelle Obama, cheering her on from the stands. And let’s not forget that her husband, who used to be the president, was there too! Talk about pressure!

But Coco didn’t let that faze her. In fact, she went on to win her first match at the tournament. Impressive, right? Well, when you have Michelle Obama in your corner, anything is possible!

Mrs. Obama herself was a highlight of the opening day of the tournament. She spoke about the significance of the US Open being the first Grand Slam tournament to offer equal prize money for men and women. A true feminist icon, she greeted Billie Jean King, the tennis legend who fought for that equality.

And let’s talk about Mrs. Obama’s fashion choices. Combining sporty with classic, she rocked a strapless denim bustier dress by Oscar de la Renta. Paired with a black cropped cardigan and novelty sunglasses, she gave off a distinctly American vibe. And those espadrille wedges? A favorite style of none other than Kate Middleton herself!

During the match, Coco had to confront the umpire for not penalizing her opponent when she exceeded her allotted time to prepare for Gauff’s serves. Maybe they should have called in Barack to negotiate a fair deal!

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After her incredible win, Gauff had the opportunity to meet the Obamas, and she couldn’t believe her luck. Initially thinking it was just Michelle Obama, she was shocked to see Mr. Obama in the room too. Talk about a starstruck moment! Gauff revealed that meeting them made her go from being upset to incredibly happy. The Obamas even gave her some valuable advice, with Mrs. Obama encouraging her to speak up for herself. Can you imagine having Michelle Obama proud of you? I would literally drop dead!

It wasn’t just the Obamas and Gauff at the US Open. Celebrities like Alec Baldwin, Mike Tyson, and Danny DeVito also made appearances. It was undoubtedly an event to be remembered.

At the end of the day, Coco Gauff’s victory, along with the support of the Obamas, brought a sense of inspiration and empowerment to the tournament. It goes to show that with the right people by your side, anything is possible on and off the court.

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