Coco Gauff's mother Candi proudly reacts as daughter's $3,000,000 investment in New Orleans tennis comes to fruition with special day

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Coco Gauff's mother Candi proudly reacts as daughter's $3,000,000 investment in New Orleans tennis comes to fruition with special day - Source: Getty

Two years ago, Coco Gauff won her first major title, winning the 2023 US Open after defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. She used $3 million from her prize money for charitable purposes, as she helped financially in the renovation of the Joe W. Brown Park tennis courts in New Orleans East.

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On Monday, Gauff dropped by the courts for the reopening of the Joe W. Brown Park tennis courts. It was a surprise visit by the American star. At the court, Gauff interacted with several kids who wanted to learn tennis. Kids from all age groups were at the park to meet Gauff and take home a great experience. Gauff also chimed in with the local community, joining the Kinfolk Brass Band and dancing with an umbrella around the children.

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The highlights of her visit were shared on Instagram:

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Under the comments section of the above post, Coco Gauff's mother, Candi, expressed pride over her daughter's noble contribution as she wrote:

"Great Day."
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New Orleans community is special for Coco Gauff

The New Orleans community holds special meaning for Coco Gauff. Her father, Corey Gauff, was from there and several of her relatives are still part of that community.

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“New Orleans has a super close place in my heart and to be able to be back here is really cool,” Gauff said (via Tennis Now). “To be able to do this initiative with the USTA is amazing.”

The renovation at Joe W. Brown Park included resurfacing 10 outdoor courts, installing new nets and providing fresh equipment. In total, the cost was approximately $110K and the project was completed in May.

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Along with Gauff, USTA’s US Open Legacy Initiative also contributed financially to the renovation of the tennis park. USTA's chairman and interim CEO Brian Vahaly took the stage to thank Gauff for her noble contributions while addressing the New Orleans community.

“The US Open Legacy Initiative, and the celebration of our 2023 Women’s Singles Champion Coco Gauff, has allowed us to support more than 100 facilities across the country and connect the highest level of our sport to local communities," Vahaly said. “By refurbishing the public courts at Joe W. Brown Park, we are expanding access to the game and giving more players a better place to play.
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“We are grateful to partner with New Orleans on this project and proud to support a facility that will benefit the community for years to come.”

Gauff continues to give back to the community in different ways ways and Monday afternoon was another example of her noble self.

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