"Inspiration to everyone" - Breanna Stewart pays French Open champion Coco Gauff touching compliment in her first WNBA outing

New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart gave a touching compliment to French Open Champion Coco Gauff, following her first WNBA outing. Gauff was seated courtside at the Liberty-Sky game on Tuesday.

During the postgame conference, a reporter noted that despite the 19-point win, the crowd was at its loudest for Coco Gauff’s appearance. Breanna Stewart replied, saying that it was incredible to see the crowd support her.

“I thought it was incredible for it to get so loud for her. She said it was her first WNBA game. For it to be a Liberty game is really special for us. Hopefully, she'll come back, and she's an inspiration to everyone," Stewart said.

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On Saturday, Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final and grabbed her second Grand Slam title. Gauff rallied from a set down in what was an admirable win.

With Gauff in attendance, the Liberty defeated the Chicago Sky and improved to 9-0 for the season. Breanna Stewart has been key in their perfect start, and is averaging 19.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. Sabrina Ionescu has also been solid, recording 17.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.0 assists.

On the court, the Liberty will take on Caitlin Clark and Co. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday. The last game between these teams ended in a 90-88 win for New York.

Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart dominate en route to 85-66 win over Chicago Sky

New York Liberty stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart were key in Tuesday’s win over the Chicago Sky. Ionescu was everywhere, finishing with 23 points, seven assists, four steals and two blocks. She also had a good shooting night, going 9-for-14 from the field.

Stewart was just as important, posting 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks in the win. She shot 8-for-14 from the field.

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On the other hand, the Sky relied on Angel Reese, who had a solid game. She contributed 17 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and two steals. Reese shot 8-for-13 this game, a massive improvement over her season average of 35.8%.

With Ionescu and Stewart in such fine form, the reigning champs look prepared to go toe-to-toe with any team this season.

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