Coco Gauff fought through tears and tension in her second-round match at the US Open, finding the spark she needed from seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles. The emotional victory against Donna Vekic marked what Gauff later referred to as her “biggest test” thus far.

The ESPYS celebrated outstanding athletic achievements and profound stories of resilience, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Simone Biles receiving top honors, and Katie Schumacher-Cawley’s heartfelt acceptance of the Jimmy V Award capturing the audience’s admiration.