Coco Gauff lost to defending champion Naomi Osaka at the U.S. Open Saturday night -- capping an emotional end to the highly anticipated match between the young phenoms.
At 15 and 21, Gauff and Osaka's ages, combined, are less than Serena Williams' age. As such, the young women represent the upcoming generation of tennis icons, and their meeting in the third round of the tournament was treated with the respect -- and excitement -- that it deserved.