An inspired Monica Puig played nearly flawless tennis in rallying past Germany's Angelique Kerber in the women's singles final at the 2016 Rio Games Saturday, August 13, earning Puerto Rico its first-ever Olympic gold medal.

Puig Enjoying it all

But Puig hinted that's just fine by her, adding "I love what I do."

In addition to winning her country's first gold medal, Puig is Puerto Rico's first female Olympic medalist.

In 68-years of sending athletes to compete in the Olympics, Puerto Rico had won just eight medals and no gold before Puig's breakthrough.

Puig was born in San Juan but her family later moved to Miami, Fla. when she was still a baby.

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