This striking portrait captures Coco Gauff’s historic U.S. Open victory at just 19 years old. From the shimmer of her Tiffany-designed trophy to the power of her forehand and the emotion that followed, every detail reflects her story. The mirrored surface reveals not just her triumph, but her gratitude to Billie Jean King, whose fight for equal pay made Coco’s moment possible.
In 2023, Coco Gauff became the youngest American to win the U.S. Open since Serena Williams, defeating the world’s top player to claim her first Grand Slam title. I capture the essence of that moment in this emotionally layered portrait, honoring Billie Jean King on the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first major sporting event to offer equal prize money to men and women. Born and raised in Delray Beach, Coco now joins the ranks of athletes known simply by one name, subtly glossed in clear spot varnish across the canvas.
