Coco Gauff congratulated by Obamas, Mike Tyson, other celebs after US Open win

The stars were out to watch Coco Gauff win her first career grand slam.

And many others were watching from afar as the 19-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the women's final of the U.S. Open on Saturday.

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Gauff became the youngest American to win the U.S. Open since 1999 when Serena Williams did so at 17 years old. Among those in attendance at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York to witness Gauff's victory were Nicole Kidman, Kevin Durant, Diane Keaton, Spike Lee, Alec Baldwin, Mindy Kaling, Charlize Theron and more.

Others took to social media to congratulate Gauff on her victory, including Barack and Michelle Obama...

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Congratulations to US Open champion, @CocoGauff! We couldn’t be prouder of you on and off the court - and we know the best is yet to come.
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 9, 2023

So proud of you, @CocoGauff! Your hard work and grit was on display throughout this tournament. This is your moment! 👏🏾 pic.twitter.com/WBeqiaIrTk
— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) September 9, 2023

Congratulations to @CocoGauff on her very first Grand Slam Singles title!

She is the #USOpen Women's Singles champion! 👏 https://t.co/E5z11krgNp
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2023

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Coco!!! @CocoGauff You did it! America and the world are celebrating! Congrats! #USOpen
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) September 9, 2023

Congratulations to @CocoGauff for beating Aryna Sabalenka and winning the U.S. Open!!! Kudos to her parents Corey and Candi, they’ve done an outstanding job!
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 9, 2023

🙌🙌🙌 Champ!! https://t.co/s1K773rPIO
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) September 9, 2023

Wow @CocoGauff
What a moment! Congratulations!
Very well deserved! Enjoy every moment of it ❤️
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) September 9, 2023

Congratulations Coco Gauff on your incredible victory in this year’s @usopen! The future of American tennis looks bright.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 9, 2023

HER‼️ Congrats to @CocoGauff her whole family and team on winning your first Grand Slam title @usopen 👏🏾
Sending Love & Light from New Orleans @PelicansNBA ❤️💙 Keep Pushin💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/tHQmNn5WjA
— Swin Cash (@SwinCash) September 9, 2023

Cccccccooooooooooccccccccooooooo !!!!!!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 9, 2023

This is only the beginning 🏆!!!

Congrats QUEEN @CocoGauff
— Maria Taylor (@MariaTaylor) September 9, 2023

What a moment @CocoGauff Congratulations on an amazing performance and you are a true champion on and off the court. You make the sport proud
— James Blake (@JRBlake) September 9, 2023

Congrats to @CocoGauff!!! Amazing to watch!! #GodIsGood https://t.co/uyOhPqC0h2
— bubba watson (@bubbawatson) September 9, 2023

She is something else @CocoGauff

A phenomenal athlete, tennis player, person.

What a joy to watch.

Class
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) September 9, 2023

“Thank you to those that didn’t believe in me” Coco Gauff
— Ciara (@ciara) September 9, 2023

What an incredible finish to the @usopen!

I want to send my congratulations to @CocoGauff on becoming a Grand Slam champion! We know this is just the beginning.

New Yorkers and Americans are so proud of you. https://t.co/I7adFcMtTH
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) September 9, 2023

Gauff, a Florida native, was also congratulated on social by some of her local professional sports teams...

SOUTH FLORIDA STAND UP!

Congrats to the 2023 @usopen CHAMP @CocoGauff!! 🏆👏 https://t.co/JBfIgT5qLs
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) September 9, 2023

South Florida don’t quit!! 😤@CocoGauff is your 2023 @usopen champion after a comeback for the ages 👏

📸: @WTA pic.twitter.com/OjP73QnFJX
— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) September 9, 2023

A popular video from 11 years ago of an eight-year-old Gauff dancing in the stands at the U.S. Open also made the rounds after she captured the title at the same venue.

8 year old Coco Gauff is dancing right now.

This adorable little girl grew up to become a US Open Champion. 🥹

pic.twitter.com/cmq6hY6V5y
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 9, 2023

Coco Gauff went from being a kid in the stands to a US Open champion.

Anything is possible. pic.twitter.com/1kce1ANO6E
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 9, 2023

Coco Gauff went from dancing at the US Open as an 8-year-old to winning her first career Grand Slam at the same tournament 11 years later as a 19-year-old.

What a performance!

She is the youngest American US Open champion since Serena Williams in 1999 🤯pic.twitter.com/QAtd1hWkZC
— Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) September 9, 2023

The future began today. Congratulations to @CocoGauff on winning her first major championship. 🏆 #WeGotNow pic.twitter.com/nIBMlc3AsE
— New Balance (@newbalance) September 9, 2023

COCO GAUFF DID IT LETS GO pic.twitter.com/fdUTiTl9pL
— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) September 9, 2023

Coco Gauff using the biggest moment of her life to roast her dad is incredible pic.twitter.com/SNihF8eXqe
— B.W. Carlin (@BaileyCarlin) September 9, 2023