Coco Gauff's US Open final victory was watched by 3.4 million viewers on ESPN, which marks the network's largest-ever TV audience for a women's tennis Grand Slam final.
The Match of the Season
Coco Gauff's U.S. Open final win drew a massive audience of 3.4 million viewers on ESPN, setting a new record for the network's most-watched women's Grand Slam final. This historic moment for women's sports outshone the men's final in viewership.
Gauff's victory marked the first American teenage win at the Open in over two decades and saw a 92% increase in viewers compared to the previous year's women's final. It became the second-most-viewed U.S. Open telecast, trailing only Serena Williams' 2022 final.
Overall tournament viewership reached 2.8 million, making it the second-most-watched U.S. Open in ESPN history. The women's championship ranked as the third-most-watched cable program of the week, following two college football games, Texas vs. Alabama and Clemson vs. Duke. Coco Gauff's triumph not only celebrated her tennis prowess but also represented a significant milestone for women's sports, captivating millions of viewers.
The Previous Title Holder
In contrast to the women's final, the men's match at the U.S. Open, featuring Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev, garnered a viewership of 2.3 million, falling just over a million short. This particular final did not showcase any American players, nor did it feature the highly promising young talent, Carlos Alcaraz, who was defeated by Medvedev earlier in the tournament.
Djokovic, a tennis legend, went on to defeat Medvedev in straight sets, securing his record-tying 24th Grand Slam title. Remarkably, despite facing competition from Week 1 NFL games, the Djokovic-Medvedev final attracted significant attention, becoming the most-watched men's final in three years and reflecting an 8% increase in viewership compared to the 2022 men's final.
A Look Back at Gauff’s Career
Coco Gauff's rise in the world of tennis has been nothing short of remarkable. Bursting onto the scene as a young prodigy, Gauff made history as the youngest player to qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon in the Open Era, captivating the world with her fearless determination.
With each victory, she not only showcases her exceptional tennis skills but also serves as a powerful symbol of resilience, diversity, and empowerment in the world of sports. As she continues to grow in her career, the future holds boundless potential for this young athlete.
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