Coco Gauff cites growth, 'darkest and brightest' days, after 2023 tenn

Coco Gauff cites growth, 'darkest and brightest' days, after 2023 tennis season

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After a breakthrough year, American teenage tennis star Coco Gauff is proud of herself.

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On Monday, following the conclusion of her 2023 season, she shared a social media post on her life,

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highlighting the "darkest and brightest" moments.

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"It's challenging to encapsulate this season in a few sentences," Gauff posted on Facebook, X, and Instagram.

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This year brought me both the best and worst days of my life.

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Between January and now, I grew probably enough for ten lifetimes.

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On Saturday in Cancun, Mexico, Gauff's season came to an end

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when she lost in straight sets to fellow American Jessica Pegula in the WTA Finals semifinals.

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