When two superstars collide—even if one is just a spectator—the result is a spark of sports gold. Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston, known for swatting shots and dominating the paint, took a moment during her offseason to sit back and watch tennis sensation Coco Gauff do her thing. And Boston’s entire reaction to Gauff’s thrilling WTA Finals win? One word: “Insane.” Yes, folks, that’s it. That’s all we got from the two-time WNBA All-Star.
But let’s not kid ourselves here. When your friend (in this case, Gauff) pulls off one of the most heart-stopping comebacks in tennis history, maybe one word is all you need. Gauff, who’s now living rent-free in the heads of every top seed in tennis, clawed her way back after losing the first set to China’s Qinwen Zheng. Coco turned the tide like she was on a mission, rallying to win in a three-set thriller (3-6, 6-4, 7-6) at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh. The victory earned Gauff a cool $15 million, her first WTA Finals title, and the title of “most chill champion” since Serena Williams dominated the tournament a decade ago.
Boston was evidently just as stunned as the rest of us. She shared her succinct reaction on her Instagram story, where fans got a glimpse of Gauff hoisting the trophy amidst a cascade of confetti. Maybe Boston didn’t have much to say because she was still recovering from the excitement. Or maybe she was too busy Googling “How to win $15 million in one night without sweating.”
Boston’s Busy (But Not That Busy) Offseason
Boston, who’s currently enjoying some well-deserved downtime during the WNBA offseason, has had a bit more time for activities like scrolling through Instagram and watching Gauff make history. The Indiana Fever missed the playoffs, giving their star a few extra weeks to rest up. But don’t think Boston’s just lounging around all day. She’s also gearing up for a 3-on-3 basketball league called “Unrivaled,” co-founded by WNBA royalty Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. Boston’s set to join a star-studded lineup in the league, proving she’s got more going on than just a killer Instagram game.
In case you missed it, Boston and college sensation Caitlin Clark are expected to become the WNBA’s next unstoppable duo—think Stockton and Malone, minus the shorts so tiny you’d need a magnifying glass. Fever fans are hyped, especially after a new head coach, Stephanie White, rejoined the franchise. White is already scheming up ways to turn this pair into the league’s latest dynamic duo. If Boston’s off-season workouts are anything to go by, she’s on track to raise her game even further.
Fever’s Future Looks Bright—If Not “Insane”
Between Gauff dominating tennis courts and Boston gearing up for another breakout season, fans of both sports have a lot to look forward to. Whether Boston’s WNBA campaign next season will be as “insane” as Gauff’s WTA win is yet to be seen. One thing’s for sure, though: when Boston drops a one-word review, you know something epic just went down.
Now, who’s going to get Caitlin Clark on the phone and tell her the Aliyah-Coco friendship is where it’s at?
