They hate to see us shine: Coco Gauff and Black Girl Magic

They hate to see us shine: Coco Gauff and Black Girl Magic

Coco Gauff did what Coco Gauff does — dominated the court, played with grit and grace and walked away victorious. But what happened after her most recent win at the French Open said just as much about the world we live in as the match itself. Rather than acknowledge Gauff’s skill, her opponent, Aryna Sabalenka, chalked up the loss to self-inflicted mistakes. As if Coco wasn’t just… better. To be clear, athletes often dissect their performance, …

They Hate to See Us Shine: Coco Gauff and Black Girl Magic

By ReShonda Tate Coco Gauff did what Coco Gauff does — dominated the court, played with grit and grace and walked away victorious. But what happened after her most recent win at the French Open said just as much about the world we live in as the match itself. Rather than acknowledge Gauff’s skill, her opponent, Aryna Sabalenka, chalked up the loss to self-inflicted mistakes. As if Coco wasn’t just… better. To be clear, athletes often dissect the…