Former President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, were in the Arthur Ashe Stadium stands to watch two first-round matches at the US Open on Monday night in New York.
American Coco Gauff notched a 3-6, 6-2, 6-4 win over Laura Siegemund with no idea they were in the audience. She knew there would be a high-profile spectator, though.
During the match, The 19-year-old was forced to confront chair umpire Marijana Veljovic as Siegemund flirted with time violations and repeatedly struggled to keep pace with Gauff's service game. But the Obamas were the perfect unexpected surprise to boost the Gauff's mood after the match against the German opponent tested her patience.
The former first lady “said it’s good to speak up for myself. I think she was happy that I spoke up for myself today,” Gauff said. After watching the 2022 French Open runner-up, she Obama took to the court to introduce tennis legend Billie Jean King ahead of a tribute. The opening-night ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first Grand Slam tennis tournament to pay equal prize money to women.
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