LeBron James, Barack Obama Send Messages to Coco Gauff After French Open Win

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Dible | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 7:48 PM ET

The entire world took notice of Cori "Coco" Gauff's run to the 2025 French Open Grand Slam title at Roland Garros after becoming the first bearer of the stars and stripes to win the international tennis event in 10 years.

Among those to shout out the 21-year-old champ on social media was former president of the United States and avid sports fan Barack Obama.

"Congratulations to [Coco Gauff] for an amazing championship at the French Open — the first American singles champion at [Roland Garros] in a decade," Obama posted to his X account on Saturday, June 7. "You make us all proud."

Congratulations to @CocoGauff for an amazing championship at the French Open — the first American singles champion at @RolandGarros in a decade. You make us all proud. https://t.co/dk1W6e0J9X
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) June 7, 2025

Los Angeles Lakers superstar and four-time NBA champion LeBron James echoed Obama's comments by first reposting them, then adding an extra bit of his own praise for his fellow Olympian.

"I SECOND THAT!!!" James wrote on X. "Congratulations my fellow flag bearer Coco Gauff ♥️."

I SECOND THAT!!! Congratulations my fellow flag bearer @CocoGauff https://t.co/DAWugITVZy
— LeBron James (@KingJames) June 7, 2025

Gauff is currently the No. 2 ranked player in women's singles worldwide, though she has held the No. 1 ranking before and her win on the clay in France should position her favorably to regain the moniker.

She has for years been widely regarded as the successor to the Williams sisters, though more specifically the younger Serena Williams, as the premier female tennis player in the country.

Gauff has captured 10 singles titles in her career, including two major championships -- the U.S. Open back in 2023 and the French Open on Saturday. She also owns nine doubles titles, including a French Open championship in 2024.

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

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