[VIDEO] Coco Gauff left speechless after learning the millions she will earn from WTA Finals win
American tennis star Coco Gauff was left speechless after it was revealed to her what she was set to receive after her win at the WTA Final at the weekend.
Gauff recovered from a set and a break down to floor China’s Qinwen Zheng 3-6 6-4 7-6 (2) in a three-hour showdown in Saudi Arabia.
The 20-year-old made a remarkable turnaround after a difficult second half of the season that included being eliminated from Wimbledon and US Open in the fourth round to win her biggest tournament of 2024.
That win earned her a paycheck of $4.8 million but it seems she was not even aware what she was playing for.
After the match, a reporter asked her what she would do with such a huge amount, the biggest prize on the tour, and her response was priceless.
"Oh really! Okay, okay (laughs). I didn't know what I would do with some money like I didn't know it's that much," she responded.
Coco Gauff's reaction when she found out she made a record $4.805 million was gold
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"It means a lot to me. How would I treat myself? I don't know, I've bought a house. I don't really know what else like I want."
Guaff said she's still soaking it in since she is not a big spender, emphasizing the need to take time before making a major financial decision.
"I am going to music festival next week actually so I don't know. I am not someone who likes to spend a lot of money to be honest," she added.
"I don't know what I would do with it. That's a lot of money. You just said $4.8m? Oh gosh!
"I hope I'm like one of the highest paid tennis players or athletes this year. I knew there is money but I never play for this."