“I was once a little girl sitting in the stands dreaming of playing. Today, if I make little Ella believe in her dream, then that is a real victory.” In the stands, there is always the shadow of a little girl following Coco Gauff’s every step, right after the Wuhan Open ended, Ella, the 12-year-old girl who Gauff gave life to 2 years ago, on the fateful flight. When she learned that Ella’s dream had come true, Gauff was extremely happy, hugging Ella. Gauff’s next action made the crowd applaud nonstop. The touching story moved the whole audience to tears…

“I was once a little girl sitting in the stands dreaming of playing. Today, if I make little Ella believe in her dream, then that is a real victory.” In the stands, there is always the shadow of a little girl following Coco Gauff’s every step, right after the Wuhan Open ended, Ella, the 12-year-old girl who Gauff gave life to 2 years ago, on the fateful flight. When she learned that Ella’s dream had come true, Gauff was extremely happy, hugging Ella. Gauff’s next action made the crowd applaud nonstop. The touching story moved the whole audience to tears

Coco Gauff Shocks the Tennis World: The Unexpected Moment After Victory That Made Fans Erupt
The Wuhan Open 2025 came to an emotional close as American tennis star Coco Gauff once again stole the spotlight—not only with her powerful performance but with a heartfelt moment that left the entire stadium in tears. After defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets to claim her third title of the season, Gauff delivered a gesture so pure that it reminded the world why she has become the most beloved figure in women’s tennis.

As the crowd roared and confetti filled the air, Gauff knelt on the court, her eyes scanning the stands. Then, to everyone’s surprise, she walked directly toward a young girl seated near the front row. That girl was Ella, a 12-year-old who had first met Gauff two years earlier on a flight when the tennis star was traveling between tournaments. Back then, Ella told Gauff that her biggest dream was to play tennis professionally one day. Gauff had smiled and promised, “Never stop believing in that dream.”

Now, two years later, the two met again. As Gauff approached, she took off her wristbands and placed them into Ella’s hands, pulling her into a tight hug. Cameras captured the emotional moment as Ella burst into tears. Gauff, also visibly moved, whispered something that only the two could hear. Later, she revealed in her post-match interview: “I was once a little girl sitting in the stands dreaming of playing. Today, if I make little Ella believe in her dream, then that is a real victory