Coco Gauff Radiates Pride as Grandparents’ Groundbreaking Fight Against Racial Discrimination in Baseball Earns Well-Deserved Recognition
Tennis star Coco Gauff is beaming with pride after her grandparents, Yvonne Lee Odom and Eddie Odom, received recognition for their groundbreaking efforts in combating racial discrimination in sports. During Black History Month, her grandmother Yvonne shared the powerful story of Eddie founding the Delray Beach American Little League in 1971 to ensure Black children had access to baseball, a legacy Coco and her mother Candi proudly amplified on social media.
This heartfelt moment comes as Gauff prepares for the 2026 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, fresh off a strong semifinal appearance at the Dubai Tennis Championships, continuing her impactful journey both on and off the court.