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Coco Gauff Reveals Surprise DM From Lewis Hamilton After French Open Win

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Samriddhi Jaiswal | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 3:11 PM ET

Coco Gauff is still riding the high of her stunning French Open win—and one of the most unexpected moments after lifting the trophy came from the world of Formula 1.

In a recent interview, the 21 year old tennis star was asked about the most surprising message she received after claiming the Roland-Garros title. Without hesitation, she named seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton.

“Probably Lewis Hamilton,” Gauff said, smiling. “He DM’d me. I saw that actually this morning. And he sent a nice message saying he was so proud of the way that I handled everything too. That was pretty cool.”

Hamilton’s message wasn’t just a celebrity shoutout—it was a recognition from one of the most accomplished athletes on the planet, applauding not just Gauff’s tennis, but her poise and leadership throughout the tournament.

Fans online were quick to celebrate the crossover moment. “GOAT to GOAT convo,” one user posted. Another wrote, “He really is the sweetest.”

This year’s French open marks Gauff’s second career Grand Slam title, following her US Open triumph in 2023. Her win in Paris solidifies her place as one of tennis’s brightest stars—and Hamilton’s message is just the latest sign that the world is watching.

Q: What was the most unexpected text or DM that you got after you won it?

Coco Gauff: "Probably Lewis Hamilton. He DM'd me. I saw that actually this morning. And he sent a nice message saying he was so proud in the way that I handled everything too. That was pretty cool."

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As two global icons in their respective arenas, Hamilton and Gauff continue to inspire beyond their sports—reminding fans that greatness recognizes greatness.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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