Atlantic Ave Magazine - August 2019
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CORI “COCO” GAUFF<br />
photo by AELTC/Ben Solomon<br />
Hometown Hero<br />
BY diane feen<br />
They say lightening never strikes twice. But for local<br />
tennis pro and prodigy Coco Gauff, it already has.<br />
The first time was when she won a record breaking –<br />
heartwarming - victory over Venus Williams at Wimbledon.<br />
photo by AELTC/ian walton<br />
The second time was at her homecoming celebration at Pompey<br />
Park. Turns out the fervor of the enthusiasm for Cocomania<br />
shook Mother Nature into a frenzy. The rainy weather<br />
had fans and relatives moving inside to the gymnasium.<br />
The weather outside did not dampen the excitement for this<br />
local tennis phenomenon, who was born in Delray Beach and has<br />
roots that go as deep as some of the grandest trees in town.<br />
Her grandparents Yvonne and Eddie Odom are well known<br />
in the community and have raised the bar for good citizenship<br />
and fellowship. Her great-grandfather, Rev. Dr. Randolph M. Lee<br />
taught public school and was the Pastor of St. John Missionary<br />
Baptist Church. His legacy is one of vast accomplishment and tremendous<br />
respect in the community.
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