Coco Gauff spoke about her role as an inspiration for young girls after advancing at the French Open. The American cited the Williams sisters as her own motivation while discussing her choice to keep her natural black hair.
Gauff defeated compatriot Taylor Townsend 6-4 6-0 in the first round at Roland Garros on May 27. During her post-match press conference she explained her decision to showcase her natural hair color rather than experiment with dyes seen at previous events. “I pride myself in showcasing black hair so every girl feels represented,” she said. “The Williams sisters did that for me, so I try to do that for someone else.”
