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Cori Dionne "Coco" Gauff (/ˈɡɔːf/ GAWF; born March 13, 2004) is an American professional tennis player. She has a career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles and of world No. 1 in doubles by the WTA. Gauff has won eleven career singles titles, including two majors at the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open, as well as the 2024 WTA Finals. She has also won ten doubles titles, including the 2024 French Open, partnering with Kateřina Siniaková.

Key Information

Gauff made her WTA Tour debut in March 2019 with the 2019 Miami Open at the age of 15. She received a wildcard into the qualifying draw for the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, where she became the youngest player in the tournament's history to qualify for the main draw. There, she defeated Venus Williams and reached the fourth round. Gauff won her first WTA Tour singles title at the 2019 Linz Open. She reached her first major final in women's doubles at the 2021 US Open and reached her first major singles final at the 2022 French Open. In 2023, Gauff won her first WTA 1000 title at the Cincinnati Open and her first major singles title at the US Open, followed by the WTA Finals title the following year. In 2025, she won her second major singles title at the French Open.[3]

Early life

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Gauff was born in Atlanta, Georgia,[4] on March 13, 2004, to Candi (née Odom)[5] and Corey Gauff, both from Delray Beach, Florida.[6][7] She has two younger brothers.[8] Her father played college basketball at Georgia State University and later worked as a health care executive. Her mother was a track-and-field athlete at Florida State University and worked as an educator.[9] Gauff lived her early years in Atlanta.[10] She began playing tennis at the age of six. When she was seven, her family moved back to Delray Beach to have better training opportunities.[11][12] She worked with Gerard Loglo at the New Generation Tennis Academy starting from the age of eight.[13][14]

Gauff recalled, "I wasn't much of a team person. I loved tennis. I was so-so about it in the beginning because when I was younger I didn't want to practice at all. I just wanted to play with my friends. When I turned eight, that was when I played 'Little Mo' and after that I decided to do that for the rest of my life."[13][15]

Gauff's parents gave up their careers to focus on training their daughter. Her father later became her primary coach, while her mother oversaw her homeschooling. Her father had limited experience playing tennis growing up.[9][13] At the age of 10, Gauff began to train at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in France run by Patrick Mouratoglou, longtime coach of Serena Williams. Mouratoglou commented, "I'll always remember the first time I saw Coco. She came over to the Mouratoglou Academy in 2014 to try out and she impressed me with her determination, athleticism and fighting spirit.... When she looks at you and tells you she will be number one, you can only believe it."[16] He helped sponsor Gauff through his Champ'Seed foundation, which he created to provide funding for talented juniors who did not have the financial resources to afford high-level training.[17]

Gauff won the USTA Clay Court National 12-and-under title at the age of 10 years and three months to become the youngest champion in the tournament's history.[13]

Juniors

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French Open singles and US Open doubles champion

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Gauff is a former world No. 1 junior.[18] She entered the prestigious Les Petits As 14-and-under tournament in 2016 at age 12 and made it to the semifinals.[19] Gauff began playing on the ITF Junior Circuit at the age of 13, skipping directly to the highest-level Grade A and Grade 1 tournaments. She finished runner-up to Jaimee Fourlis in her third career event, the Grade 1 Prince George's County Junior Tennis Championships in Maryland.[20] At her next event, Gauff made her junior Grand Slam tournament debut at the 2017 US Open and finished runner-up to Amanda Anisimova.[21] Gauff did not drop a set before the final in either tournament. She became the youngest girls' singles finalist in US Open history at 13 years, 181 days old.[22]

After beginning 2018 with a semifinal at the Grade 1 Traralgon Junior International in Australia, Gauff lost her opening round match at the Australian Open.[18] She did not enter another tournament in singles until the French, where she won her first career junior Grand Slam tournament title at the 2018 French Open.[23] She did not drop a set until the final, where she came from behind to defeat Caty McNally in three sets. With the title, Gauff became the fifth youngest girls' singles champion in French Open history at 14 years, 89 days old.[24] A month later, following another final win against McNally at the Grade 1 Junior International Roehampton, she became the No. 1 junior in the world.[25][26]

Gauff reached the quarterfinals in singles at the final two majors of the year. She fared better in doubles at both tournaments, reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon with partner María Lourdes Carlé and winning her first junior Grand Slam tournament doubles title at the 2018 US Open with McNally.[18] Gauff and McNally defeated compatriots Hailey Baptiste and Dalayna Hewitt in the final, in straight sets.[27] In September 2018, Gauff represented the United States at the Junior Fed Cup with Alexa Noel and Connie Ma. The team reached the final against Ukraine. After Gauff won her singles rubber and Noel lost hers, Gauff and Noel won the Junior Fed Cup by defeating Lyubov Kostenko and Dasha Lopatetskaya 11–9 in a match tiebreak.[28] Gauff finished the year with another Grade A title in singles at the Orange Bowl.[29] She ended the season ranked world No. 2 behind Clara Burel.[30]

Professional

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2018–19: First titles, top 100

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Gauff made her debut on the ITF Women's Circuit in May 2018 at the age of 14 as a qualifier in the 25k event at Osprey, where she won her first professional match.[31] She received a wildcard into qualifying at the US Open, but lost her opening match five months after turning 14 years old.[32][33] In her first 2019 tournament, she finished runner-up in doubles at the 100k Midland Tennis Classic alongside Ann Li.[34] Two weeks later, Gauff played her next event at the $25k level in Surprise and reached the finals in both singles and doubles. She finished runner-up in singles and won her first WTA Tour title in doubles alongside Paige Hourigan.[35] In March, at the Miami Open, she recorded her first WTA Tour match win against Caty McNally.[36]

Gauff lost the second round of qualifying at the French Open. At Wimbledon, she defeated Aliona Bolsova and Greet Minnen. Gauff became the youngest player to reach the main draw at Wimbledon by qualifying in the Open Era at the age of 15 years and three months.[37] In her main-draw debut, she upset five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in straight sets.[38] Gauff won over Magdaléna Rybáriková and No. 60 Polona Hercog, saving two match points against Hercog. The hype surrounding Gauff's first-round match win led to her third rounder moving to Centre Court.[39][40] She was eliminated with a fourth-round loss to eventual champion Simona Halep.[41] All four of Gauff's matches were most-watched matches on ESPN on their respective days during the first week of coverage.[42] With this performance, she rose to world No. 141.[43]

Gauff played in one US Open Series tournament at the Washington Open, where she qualified for the main draw but lost in the first round.[44] She entered the doubles event with McNally and defeated Fanny Stollár and Maria Sanchez in the final for their first career WTA title in their first joint WTA.[45] At the US Open, Gauff wild-carded into the singles and doubles main draws. She continued her success in major singles with two three-set wins over Anastasia Potapova and Tímea Babos, both on Louis Armstrong.[46][47] She was defeated in the third round by world No. 1 and defending champion, Naomi Osaka.[48] In doubles, Gauff and McNally won two matches, including an upset over ninth seeds Nicole Melichar and Květa Peschke.[49] They lost in the third round to eventual runners-up Ashleigh Barty and Victoria Azarenka.[50] Although Gauff lost in qualifying at the Linz Open, she entered the main draw as a lucky loser and won the title, notably upsetting top seed Kiki Bertens in the quarterfinals for her first top-10 victory.[51] She defeated Jeļena Ostapenko in the final to become the youngest WTA player, at 15 years, 214 days old, to win a singles title since 2004.[52] With this title as well as a semifinal in doubles with McNally, Gauff made her top-100 debuts in both the WTA singles and doubles rankings.[53] Gauff and McNally ended their year with a second WTA doubles title at the Luxembourg Open over Kaitlyn Christian and Alexa Guarachi.[54]

2020: Australian Open fourth round

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Starting 2020 at the Auckland Open ranked No. 67 in the world, Gauff defeated Viktória Kužmová before losing to Laura Siegemund in the second round.[55] Playing doubles with McNally, Gauff reached the semifinals.

At the Australian Open, Gauff defeated Venus Williams in straight sets in the first round[56] and Sorana Cîrstea in the second round, making it three straight majors where she reached the third round.[57] She defeated defending champion Osaka[58][59] in the third, becoming the youngest player to defeat a top-5 player since Jennifer Capriati beat Gabriela Sabatini at the 1991 US Open. In the fourth round, she lost to the eventual champion, Sofia Kenin. In doubles, Gauff and McNally recorded their best result in a major championship to date, reaching the quarterfinals before falling to second seeds and eventual champions, Kristina Mladenovic and Tímea Babos.[60]

Gauff beat two top-50 players at the Lexington Challenger, before losing in straight sets to world No. 49, Jennifer Brady. At the Western and Southern Open, played in New York, Gauff lost in the first round to world No. 21, Maria Sakkari. At the US Open, Gauff was defeated in the first round by Anastasija Sevastova.[61]

Gauff, ranked 53, beat world No. 34, Ons Jabeur, in the first round of the Italian Open before losing to two-time major champion Garbiñe Muguruza. At the French Open, Gauff defeated the ninth seed and world No. 13, Johanna Konta, in the first round, but went on to lose to eventual quarterfinalist Martina Trevisan in a second-round match in which Gauff hit 19 double faults. At the Ostrava Open, she qualified for the main draw and was defeated by world No. 12, Aryna Sabalenka, in the second round.

2021: French Open quarterfinals, top 20

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Gauff at the 2021 French Open

Starting the year ranked No. 48, in the Abu Dhabi Open, she beat Norwegian Ulrikke Eikeri before falling in the next round to Maria Sakkari.[62] At the Australian Open, in singles, Gauff again beat Teichmann in the first round, but fell in the round of 64 to the fifth-seeded Elina Svitolina, in straight sets.[63] In doubles, she and McNally failed to Demi Schuurs and Nicole Melichar in the quarterfinals.[62]

At Adelaide, she fell to second-seeded Belinda Bencic.[64] In doubles, she partnered with Canadian Sharon Fichman, and they bowed out in the first round to Duan Yingying and Zheng Saisai.[64] This run brought her to a then-career-high of No. 38 in singles.[65][66] After the Dubai Championships, she reached a career high of No. 35 in singles.[67]

In the Miami Open, she played her first WTA 1000 event while seeded (as the 31st). In May, Gauff reached the first semifinal at a WTA 1000 in her career at the Italian Open due to then-No. 1, Barty's retiring with a right arm injury in their quarterfinal match.[68] As a result, she entered top 30 for the first time. She then lost to the eventual champion, Iga Świątek.

Gauff won her second singles and third doubles (with McNally) titles at the Emilia-Romagna Open in Parma. She became the youngest player to win both the singles and doubles titles at an event since Maria Sharapova won both titles at the 2004 Birmingham Classic.[69] Gauff thus rose to new career-high rankings of world No. 25 in singles and No. 41 in doubles. She became the youngest American to make her top-25 debut in nearly 23 years (since Serena Williams, June 8, 1998).[70]

Seeded 24th at the French Open (her first time being seeded at a major), she beat Aleksandra Krunić and Wang Qiang in straight sets, received a walkover when leading one set to love against 13th seed and Australian Open runner-up Jennifer Brady, and beat 25th seed Ons Jabeur in just 53 minutes to reach her first major quarterfinal. As a result, she became the youngest female player (17 years, three months) to reach a major quarterfinal since Nicole Vaidišová at the 2006 French Open, the youngest American to reach a quarterfinal at the French Open since Jennifer Capriati in 1993 and the youngest American to reach the quarterfinals of any major tournament since Venus Williams reached the 1997 US Open final.[71] Subsequently, Gauff was eliminated after losing in straight sets to the eventual champion, unseeded Barbora Krejčíková.[72] As a result, she reached a new career-high of No. 23.

At Wimbledon, Gauff reached the fourth round for a second consecutive time defeating Elena Vesnina in straight sets in 70 minutes,[73] and Kaja Juvan in straight sets in the third round.[74][75] Gauff lost her next match to Angelique Kerber in straight sets, eliminating her from the tournament.[76] She also reached the third round in doubles with Caty McNally and as a result entered the top 40 in the doubles rankings at No. 38 on 12 July.

At 17 years old, she was selected for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, becoming the second youngest American player after Jennifer Capriati competed at 16 in 1992, and the youngest Olympic tennis player of any gender since Mario Ančić in 2000.[77] However, she tested positive for COVID-19 and was forced to withdraw.[78]

At the Cincinnati Open, Gauff reached the second round and lost to second seed, and world No. 2, Naomi Osaka.

At the US Open, Gauff beat Magda Linette in the first round, before falling to Sloane Stephens in the next. In the women's doubles, Gauff and McNally stormed into their first major semifinal without dropping a set and in the finals, they lost to Sam Stosur and Zhang Shuai.[79]

2022: French Open final, singles top 5, doubles No. 1

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Seeded 18th at the Australian Open, Gauff lost in the first round against Wang Qiang in straight sets.[80]

In February, Gauff reached the quarterfinals at the Qatar Open by defeating Shelby Rogers, Caroline Garcia and third seed Paula Badosa. In the quarterfinals, Gauff lost to sixth seed Maria Sakkari. In doubles, Gauff paired with Jessica Pegula to win her first WTA 1000 doubles title, beating third-seeded pair of Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens in the final.[81] With the win, she climbed to a career-high No. 10 in the doubles rankings on 28 February 2022.

Gauff reached her first major singles final at the French Open, defeating Rebecca Marino, Alison Van Uytvanck, Kaia Kanepi, 31st seed Elise Mertens, Sloane Stephens, and Martina Trevisan, before losing to Iga Świątek in straight sets.[82][83] She reached the final in doubles with Jessica Pegula where they were defeated by Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic.[84][85][86] As a result, she secured a new career-high of world No. 13 in singles and the top 5 in doubles.

After winning her first two matches at Wimbledon Championships as the 11th seed against unseeded Romanians Elena-Gabriela Ruse and Mihaela Buzărnescu, Gauff lost in the third round to 20th seed Amanda Anisimova, in three sets.[87][88] As a result, she reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 11 on 11 July 2022.

Seeded sixth at the Silicon Valley Classic, she reached the quarterfinals defeating Anhelina Kalinina in the first round, and next Naomi Osaka who saved seven match points.[89] In her quarterfinal match, she struggled with her serve and lost in straight sets to Paula Badosa.[90]

At the Canadian Open, she became the youngest player to reach back-to-back quarterfinals in Canada since Jennifer Capriati in 1990 and 1991. She beat sixth seed Aryna Sabalenka, a day after ousting Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, winning both matches in a third-set tiebreak. She lost to eventual champion Simona Halep, in straight sets.[91][92] Seeded third in doubles at the same tournament she reached the semifinals with Pegula defeating fifth seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Demi Schuurs. Next they defeated Madison Keys/Sania Mirza in the semifinals and Nicole Melichar/Ellen Perez in the final to win their second WTA 1000 title together. As a result, Gauff became the No. 1 doubles player in the world.[93]

At the US Open, she reached the quarterfinals of this major for the first time with wins over 20th seed Madison Keys and Zhang Shuai becoming the youngest American woman to achieve this feat since 2009, when Melanie Oudin was 17.[94] As a result, she guaranteed herself a top 10 debut in the singles rankings at world No. 8 on 12 September 2022, after the tournament.[95] Subsequently, Gauff was defeated by Caroline Garcia, in straight sets.[96] Seeded second in doubles, Gauff and partner Pegula were defeated in the first round by Leylah Fernandez and Daria Saville.[97]

In October, Gauff became the youngest player in singles since Maria Sharapova in 2005 to qualify for the year-end WTA Finals. She and partner Jessica Pegula also both qualified for the doubles championships. Gauff and Pegula were the first Americans since Serena and Venus Williams in 2009 to qualify for both the singles and doubles year-end championships.[98]

2023: US Open singles champion, world No. 3

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Gauff started her 2023 season at the Auckland Open, where she defeated Rebeka Masarova in the final in straight sets. At the Australian Open, Gauff advanced to the fourth round, where she lost to Jeļena Ostapenko in straight sets.[99] At the Qatar Ladies Open, Gauff reached the quarterfinals after defeating two-time champion Petra Kvitová in the second round.[100] At the same tournament in doubles, Gauff and Jessica Pegula defended their title, defeating Lyudmyla Kichenok and Jeļena Ostapenko in a three-set match.[101] At Dubai, Gauff reached the semifinals by defeating Madison Keys in the quarterfinals, before losing to Iga Świątek.[102] At Indian Wells, Gauff lost in the quarterfinals to second seed and eventual runner-up, Aryna Sabalenka. In Miami, Gauff lost against 27th seed Anastasia Potapova in the third round. In doubles at the same tournament, Gauff won her fifth overall and third WTA 1000 team title with her partner Jessica Pegula. They became the first all-American duo to win the Miami Open doubles title in 22 years, defeating Leylah Fernandez and Taylor Townsend in the final.[103]

In August, Gauff won the Washington Open title, beating Maria Sakkari in the final.[104] It was Gauff's first WTA 500 singles title, and her biggest singles title to date. She became the first teenager to win the tournament.[105] Gauff won her first WTA 1000 title at the 2023 Cincinnati Open, defeating world No. 1, Iga Świątek, in the semifinals and world No. 10, Karolína Muchová, in the final.[106]

In September, Gauff won the US Open, her first major singles title, beating world No. 2, Aryna Sabalenka, in three sets and becoming the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.[107] As a result, she reached world No. 3 in the rankings on 11 September 2023 and was nominated at the Laureus World Sports Awards for Breakthrough of the Year.[108][109]

Gauff and Pegula returned to the world No. 1 doubles ranking on 23 October 2023, after qualifying for the 2023 WTA Finals as a pair and also individually, becoming the first players to qualify in both disciplines in back-to-back years since Sara Errani in 2012–13.[110]

2024: WTA Finals title, French Open doubles win

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At the Italian Open she reached the semifinal for the second time at this tournament and second at the WTA 1000 level for the season defeating Magdalena Fręch, Jaqueline Cristian, Paula Badosa and seventh seed Zheng Qinwen.[111] With the win, she passed Caroline Wozniacki for the most WTA 1000 wins before turning 21. She lost to world No. 1 Iga Świątek, in straight sets.[112] At the same tournament, partnering Erin Routliffe, she reached a consecutive final in doubles.[113]

At the 2024 French Open with new partner Katerina Siniaková, she lifted her first major tournament doubles trophy defeating 11th seeds Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini in the final.[114] In singles, also at the French Open, she reached the semifinals and was defeated by eventual champion, Iga Świątek, but despite the loss reached a new career-high ranking of world No. 2 in singles on 10 June 2024.[115]

At the Wimbledon Championships, Gauff went out in the fourth round to Emma Navarro.[116] Gauff was chosen by her Olympic teammates to be the female flag-bearer for the United States at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, alongside LeBron James. She became the youngest athlete to be so honored.[117][118] In singles, she lost in the third round to Donna Vekić in straight sets.[119][120]

In October, Gauff won the 2024 China Open title, beating Karolína Muchová in the final. It was Gauff's second WTA 1000 singles title. She became the first player to win each of her seven WTA hardcourt finals in the Open era and the second American to win the championship, following Serena Williams' title runs in 2004 and 2013.[121]

On November 9, Gauff became the 2024 WTA Finals singles champion,[122] becoming the youngest player to win the year-end championships since Maria Sharapova in 2004[123] and the first American to win the finals since Serena Williams in 2014.[124] She beat Iga Świątek, the No. 2 seed and defending champion of the WTA Finals in Riyadh.[125] She then defeated Sabalenka in the semifinals and Zheng Qinwen in the finals to capture her first year-end singles championship title.[126]

2025: United Cup, French Open, and Wuhan Open titles

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To begin the 2025 season, Gauff participated in the United Cup, where the United States team won the title against Poland. In the final, she defeated world No. 2, Iga Świątek, in straight sets. Gauff was undefeated across the tournament.[127]

At the Australian Open, she advanced to the quarterfinals where she was defeated by Paula Badosa, in straight sets.[128] After the Australian Open, Gauff lost both of her opening matches in the Middle East at the Qatar Open and the Dubai Championships, totaling three consecutive losses.[129] She then reached the 4th round at both the Indian Wells Open and the Miami Open.

During the clay season, Gauff began to rediscover her form. She reached the quarterfinals of the Stuttgart Open, losing to Jasmine Paolini.[130] At the Madrid Open, she reached her first final at the tournament, losing to world No. 1, Aryna Sabalenka.[131] Next at the Italian Open, she again reached the final, falling to Jasmine Paolini.[132] At the French Open, Gauff became the youngest woman to reach the finals of the three biggest clay court tournaments (Madrid Open, Italian Open, and French Open) in the same year.[133][134] She went on to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the final to win her first French Open title and her second major title.[135][136] It was the first French Open singles triumph for an athlete from the United States since Serena Williams in 2015.[137]

At Wimbledon, Gauff lost her first-round match to Dayana Yastremska, in straight sets.[138]

In October, Gauff won the 2025 Wuhan Open title, beating compatriot Jessica Pegula in the final. It was Gauff's third WTA 1000 singles title. She became the first American to win the title since Venus Williams in 2015 and the first player to win her first nine hardcourt finals. [139]

Rivalries

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Iga Świątek

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Gauff and Iga Świątek have met 15 times since 2021, with Swiatek controlling the head-to-head 11-4. Gauff lost to Swiatek in her first major final at the 2022 French Open championships. They met again in the 2023 French Open quarterfinal, and the 2024 French Open semifinal, with Swiatek winning each time. Gauff has won their last three meetings, including the 2024 WTA Finals.

Aryna Sabalenka

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Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have met 11 times since 2020, with Gauff having the 6-5 edge in their head-to-head. Gauff defeated Sabalenka in the 2023 US Open final to win her first major title. Sabalenka would defeat Gauff on her way to defending her title in the 2024 Australian Open semifinal. Gauff won her second major title at the 2025 French Open by defeating Sabalenka in three sets. Gauff also defeated Sabalenka in the 2024 WTA Finals semifinal on her way to winning the tournament.

Playing style and coaching

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Hard courts and clay are Gauff's favorite surfaces. Although many analysts would describe her as an "opportunistic counterpuncher," she describes herself as having a highly aggressive playing style and a powerful serve, while on the defensive side she uses her athleticism and speed to remain in points.[140]

From July 2023 to September 2024 her coach was Brad Gilbert.[141] Gilbert encouraged Gauff to put high, heavy topspin on her ball and to chase down balls in every corner of the court.[142] In September 2024 Gauff hired coach Matt Daly,[143] who has focused on improving her serve and forehand with a grip on her racket that is closer to the eastern backhand style rather than the more frequently used continental style.[142] On August 20, 2025, Gauff replaced Daly with Gavin MacMillan, a biomechanics specialist who helped rescue world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka's serve.[144]

Endorsements

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Gauff uses a Head Boom MP 2022 racket[145] with 16 main and 19 cross strings. She wears New Balance clothing and tennis shoes.[146] In October 2018, Gauff signed her first multi-year sponsorship contract, with New Balance.[147] At the 2021 French Open, Gauff wore a New Balance outfit of bold mismatched color splotches to contrast with the all-white ensemble of doubles partner Venus Williams.[148] In March 2019, Gauff announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Italian food company Barilla, which also sponsors Roger Federer.[147][149] In January 2023, Gauff was announced as a brand ambassador for advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP.[150] In January 2024 at the Australian Open, Gauff debuted a new New Balance pair of shoes with geographical coordinates specially inscribed on the soles. She revealed in a post-match interview that the coordinates (26 28 0.75" N 80 5' 1.4" W) pointed to public tennis courts in Delray Beach where she grew up and trained.[151]

In 2025, Gauff became the face of a collaboration between Miu Miu and New Balance, blending luxury fashion with performance wear in a campaign that highlighted her crossover appeal.[152]

Personal life

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Gauff in 2022

Gauff is a Christian. Since she was eight years old, she has prayed with her father before every match that she and her opponent would be safe. After winning the Cincinnati Open in August 2023, she said: "... I'd like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I spent a lot of nights alone, crying trying to figure it out. I still have a lot to figure out, but I thank Him for covering me." After winning her first major title in September 2023, she said: "... I don't pray for results, I just ask that I get the strength to give it my all and whatever happens happens. I'm so blessed in this life."[153]

Gauff's tennis idols are Serena and Venus Williams. "Serena Williams has always been my idol...and Venus," she has said. "They are the reason why I wanted to pick up a tennis racquet."[16] Gauff first met Serena when she won the Little Mo national tournament at the age of eight, and later met her again to film a commercial for Delta Air Lines and at the Mouratoglou Academy.[13] After defeating Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019, Gauff expressed her respect when they shook hands at the net. "I was just telling her thank you for everything she's done for the sport," Gauff said. "She's been an inspiration for many people. I was just really telling her thank you."[38]

Gauff stated in 2020 that she had experienced depression and stress related to her sporting career, though her parents clarified that she was not diagnosed with depression in the clinical sense, and had not sought medical attention relating to her psychological well-being.[154]

Gauff is a fan of anime, including My Hero Academia.[155]

Gauff is a huge fan of popular YouTubers and streamers Ludwig Ahgren, Valkyrae & Kai Cenat.[156]

In July 2023, Gauff and actress Storm Reid helped fund a new playground and purple-painted tennis courts in East Atlanta's Brownwood Park.[157]

Career statistics

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Grand Slam tournament performance timelines

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Key
W  F  SF QF #R RR Q# DNQ A NH
(W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (W–L) win–loss record.
To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended.

Singles

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Tournament 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SR W–L Win %
Australian Open A 4R 2R 1R 4R SF QF 0 / 6 16–6 73%
French Open Q2 2R QF F QF SF W 1 / 6 27–5 84%
Wimbledon 4R NH 4R 3R 1R 4R 1R 0 / 6 11–6 65%
US Open 3R 1R 2R QF W 4R 4R 1 / 7 20–6 77%
Win–loss 5–2 4–3 9–4 12–4 14–3 16–4 14–3 2 / 25 74–23 76%

Doubles

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Tournament 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 SR W–L Win %
Australian Open A QF QF 1R SF A A 0 / 4 10–4 71%
French Open 1R 3R 1R F SF W A 1 / 6 17–5 77%
Wimbledon A NH 3R A 3R QF A 0 / 3 7–3 70%
US Open 3R 2R F 1R QF A 0 / 5 11–5 69%
Win–loss 2–2 6–3 10–4 5–3 13–4 9–1 0–0 1 / 18 45–17 73%

Grand Slam tournaments

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Singles: 3 (2 titles, 1 runner-up)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 2022 French Open Clay Poland Iga Świątek 1–6, 3–6
Win 2023 US Open Hard Aryna Sabalenka 2–6, 6–3, 6–2
Win 2025 French Open Clay Aryna Sabalenka 6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–4

Doubles: 3 (1 title, 2 runner-ups)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 2021 US Open Hard United States Caty McNally Australia Samantha Stosur
China Zhang Shuai
3–6, 6–3, 3–6
Loss 2022 French Open Clay United States Jessica Pegula France Caroline Garcia
France Kristina Mladenovic
6–2, 3–6, 2–6
Win 2024 French Open Clay Czech Republic Kateřina Siniaková Italy Sara Errani
Italy Jasmine Paolini
7–6(7–5), 6–3

Year-end championships (WTA Finals)

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Singles: 1 (title)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Win 2024 WTA Finals, Saudi Arabia Hard (i) China Zheng Qinwen 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–2)

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Cori "Coco" Gauff (born March 13, 2004) is an American professional player who has achieved significant success in both singles and doubles competitions on the . Gauff rose to international prominence at age 15 when she qualified for the main draw of the and upset five-time champion in the first round. Born in , to parents Corey and Candi Gauff—her father a former college basketball player at and her mother a track and gymnastics standout at —Gauff began playing at age six and idolizes the , often citing Venus as a key inspiration. She turned professional in 2018 and made her debut at the 2019 Miami Open, quickly establishing herself as a dynamic right-handed player known for her aggressive baseline game, powerful serve, and exceptional athleticism on hard courts. Gauff's major breakthroughs include winning her first Grand Slam singles title at the 2023 US Open, where she defeated in the final to become the youngest American champion of the tournament since in 1999. She also won the 2024 , defeating in the final. She added a second singles major at the 2025 , overcoming Sabalenka again in a hard-fought final on June 7 to secure her first Roland Garros crown. In doubles, Gauff partnered with to win the 2024 title, contributing to her status as a versatile competitor. Reaching a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2 in June 2024, she has also claimed WTA titles in (2025) and other events, solidifying her position as one of the sport's leading young talents under the coaching of .

Early life and junior career

Early life

Cori "Coco" Gauff was born on March 13, 2004, in , to parents Corey and Candi Gauff. Her father, Corey, played college basketball at , while her mother, Candi, competed in as a heptathlete at . The couple, who had been accomplished athletes themselves, recognized their daughter's potential early and made significant sacrifices to nurture it, including quitting their jobs—Corey from administration and Candi from teaching—to focus on her development. Gauff spent her first seven years in , where her family initially lived, before relocating to , around age 7 to access better tennis facilities and training opportunities in the sport's hub. To prioritize her burgeoning tennis career, her parents decided to homeschool her, with Candi taking on the role of educator to balance academics alongside intensive training schedules. This move allowed Gauff greater flexibility, enabling her to train up to five hours a day while maintaining educational progress. The family even temporarily lived with Candi's parents in to manage finances during this transition. Gauff's introduction to tennis came at age 6, when she began lessons at the New Generation Tennis Academy in , under coach Gerard Loglo. Her passion for the sport was ignited at age 5 after watching defeat in the 2009 Wimbledon final, prompting her to tell her father she wanted to become the world's No. 1 player and win the tournament herself. By age 10, in 2014, Gauff traveled to France for specialized training at the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy on the , run by , ' longtime coach; she participated in weeks-long sessions there as part of a talent development program, marking her first international exposure to elite coaching.

Junior career

Gauff began competing on the ITF Junior Circuit in 2017 at the age of 13, making her Grand Slam junior debut at the US Open that year, where she reached the girls' singles final as the youngest finalist in tournament history. She demonstrated rapid progress, winning the girls' 14-and-under ITF World Junior Tennis team title with the in August 2017. In , Gauff continued her ascent, reaching a career-high ITF junior world No. 1 ranking on July 16 at age 14 years and four months, becoming the youngest girls' junior No. 1 since the rankings format changed in 2004. That year, she claimed the Grade A Junior girls' 18-and-under singles title in December, defeating China's Qinwen Zheng 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in the final to cap her junior career. Gauff's most prominent junior achievement came at the , where she won the girls' singles title at age 14, rallying from a set down to defeat compatriot 1-6, 6-3, 7-6(1) in the all-American final and becoming the youngest girls' champion at Roland Garros since 1993. Later that summer, she partnered with McNally to secure the US Open girls' doubles title, overcoming China's and 6-3, 6-2 in the final. Over her junior career, Gauff compiled a 36–6 singles record on the ITF Junior Circuit. As she transitioned toward professional tennis in 2018, she opted to skip the junior Wimbledon singles event to focus on pro-level preparation, though she competed in select junior tournaments like the US Open. During this period, Gauff followed an intensive, tennis-specific strengthening and movement program starting at age 9, emphasizing bodyweight exercises and agility drills without traditional to build and power. A significant growth spurt in her early teens elevated her height to approximately 5 feet 9 inches, enhancing her reach and baseline presence.

Professional career

2018–2019: First titles and top 100 debut

Gauff turned professional in 2018 at the age of 14, making her debut on the ITF Women's Circuit in May at the $25,000 event in , where she qualified for the main draw and recorded her first professional win before losing in the second round. That year, she competed in several low-level ITF events, steadily improving her ranking to year-end No. 686 in singles. In 2019, Gauff secured her first professional titles on the ITF Circuit, beginning with a victory at the $15,000 event in , in February, followed by wins at W60-level tournaments in Templeton and Sacramento later in the year. These successes boosted her confidence as she transitioned to higher-level competition. She made her debut in qualifying at the in October but lost in the final round; however, she entered the main draw as a . Her first main draw appearance came earlier at the Miami Open in March, where she received a wildcard and defeated 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round before falling to 3-6, 4-6 in the second. Gauff's breakthrough arrived at the , where the 15-year-old qualified for the main draw and stunned the tennis world by defeating her idol, five-time Wimbledon singles champion , 6-4, 6-4 in the first round—the youngest player to defeat a former world No. 1 at the tournament since 1994. She advanced to the fourth round with straight-sets victories over Magdalena Potapowicz, , and Alison Riske, marking the first time a qualifier reached that stage at Wimbledon since 1978, before losing to top seed 3-6, 3-6. This run elevated her profile and ranking into the top 300. Building on her momentum, Gauff claimed her maiden WTA singles title at the in October 2019, navigating the draw as a to defeat former champion Jelena 6-3, 1-6, 6-2 in the final and becoming the youngest WTA titlist since Maria in 2004. In doubles, partnering with McNally, she made her WTA debut at the Washington Open in July and won her first title there, followed by another at the Luxembourg Open in October, making them the youngest doubles champions on the Tour since 1995. These accomplishments marked a rapid ascent, propelling Gauff into the WTA top 100 for the first time and culminating in a year-end singles ranking of No. 69.

2020: Australian Open fourth round

Gauff began her first full professional season at the Auckland Open, where she advanced to the second round before falling to Laura Siegemund in three sets. At the Australian Open, the 15-year-old Gauff made her main-draw debut and produced a breakthrough run to the fourth round, becoming the youngest player to reach that stage at the tournament since Nicole Vaidisova in 2006. In the first round, she defeated her idol Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4, replicating her upset over the seven-time Grand Slam champion from Wimbledon 2019. Gauff then came from a set down to beat Sorana Cîrstea 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the second round. Her most notable victory came in the third round against defending champion and world No. 3 Naomi Osaka, whom she defeated 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets for her second career top-10 win. Gauff's run ended in the fourth round with a 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-0 loss to Sofia Kenin, who went on to win the title. The remainder of Gauff's 2020 season was heavily disrupted by the , which suspended the from March to July and limited opportunities to just a handful of events in bio-secure bubbles. After early exits in and , she reached the final of the inaugural Top Court Open challenger in Lexington upon the tour's resumption but lost to . At the US Open—the only Grand Slam she played amid the restrictions—Gauff suffered a first-round defeat to Anastasija Sevastova 6-3, 5-7, 6-4, marking her earliest exit at a major to that point and played without fans due to pandemic protocols. In doubles at the US Open, partnering with McNally, the pair reached the final before falling to Timea Babos and . Gauff later exited early at the Western & Southern Open, , and , and fell in the second round of the to . The abbreviated schedule and isolation measures posed mental challenges, as Gauff adapted to playing without crowds and in controlled environments. Gauff ended the year ranked No. 48 in singles, a testament to her success despite the disruptions.

2021: French Open quarterfinals and top 20

Gauff opened her 2021 season with a breakthrough victory at the Emilia-Romagna Open in , , where she captured her first WTA singles title on the surface by defeating Wang Qiang 6-1, 6-3 in the final. Partnering with , she also secured the doubles crown, overcoming and 7-6(4), 6-2 in the championship match, marking her second doubles title of the year. These triumphs propelled her ranking to No. 25 and demonstrated her growing adaptability to slower surfaces, as she won 76% of her first-serve points in the singles final. Building momentum, Gauff advanced to the semifinals at the Italian Open in , her deepest run at a WTA 1000 event to date. She upset seventh seed 7-5, 6-3 in the round of 16 for her second top-10 victory of the season. In the quarterfinals, world No. 1 retired injured while leading 6-4, 2-1, handing Gauff her first career win over a top-5 player and propelling her into the last four. ended her run with a 7-6(3), 6-0 semifinal defeat, but the performance solidified Gauff's preparation for the . At the , the 17-year-old Gauff delivered her strongest Grand Slam showing on clay, reaching the quarterfinals for the first time. She dispatched 20th seed Alison Riske 6-3, 6-0 in the third round and outclassed 6-3, 6-1 in the fourth to become the youngest American to reach that stage at Roland Garros since in 2000. Her campaign concluded with a 7-6(6), 6-3 loss to unseeded in the quarterfinals, after Gauff squandered five set points in the opener. This result marked her best major clay-court achievement at the time and boosted her into the top 25. Shifting to hard courts, Gauff reached the third round at the US Open, falling to 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) in a competitive matchup that highlighted her resilience in extended rallies. In doubles with McNally, the pair advanced to the semifinals before losing to and Shuai Zhang 6-4, 3-6, 6-4. Gauff concluded the year ranked No. 19, her first entry into the top 20, reflecting a season of improved that enhanced her ability to sustain longer points on varied surfaces.

2022: French Open final, top 5 in singles and No. 1 in doubles

Gauff's breakthrough year continued at the , where she advanced to her first Grand Slam singles final as an 18-year-old, becoming the youngest major finalist since 2004. Seeded 18th, she navigated a challenging draw on clay, defeating the 21st-seeded 7-5, 6-2 in the quarterfinals before overcoming fourth seed 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals. In the final, she fell to world No. 1 1-6, 3-6, marking Świątek's second consecutive Roland Garros title. Despite the loss, Gauff's run highlighted her growing prowess on clay, a surface she had actively worked to master through targeted training to enhance her movement and shot tolerance. In doubles at the same tournament, Gauff partnered with to reach the final, showcasing their synergy as one of the tour's top teams. The American duo defeated and in the semifinals before falling to and 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the championship match. Their performance contributed to Gauff's doubles dominance that season, culminating in a appearance in Fort Worth, where they advanced to the final but lost to and 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Gauff and Pegula's partnership yielded three titles earlier in the year, including and Washington, D.C., and propelled Gauff to the world No. 1 doubles ranking on August 15 following their triumph. She finished the season with a strong 40-9 doubles record, underscoring her versatility across formats. Gauff did not capture any singles titles in 2022 but made significant ranking strides, entering the top 10 for the first time after a semifinal run at the Western & Southern Open in , where she fell to Karolina Plíšková. This performance, combined with her result, elevated her trajectory, leading to a career-high year-end ranking of No. 4. Midway through the hard-court swing, Gauff encountered a setback at the Western & Southern Open, retiring from her first-round match against after rolling her left ankle while trailing 5-7, 0-1. Diagnosed with a minor , she recovered swiftly without long-term impact, allowing her to resume training and compete effectively at the US Open, where she reached the quarterfinals. This incident emphasized her focus on injury prevention and adaptive conditioning, further developing her all-surface capabilities beyond her established hard-court base.

2023: US Open champion and world No. 3

Gauff began the 2023 season strongly by winning her third career WTA singles title at the Auckland Classic, defeating qualifier Viktória Masarova 6–1, 6–1 in the final. This victory marked her first title of the year and showcased her dominance on hard courts early in the season. In August, Gauff continued her hard-court success with back-to-back titles. She claimed the Mubadala Citi DC Open, overcoming fourth seed 6–2, 6–3 in the final to secure her fourth WTA singles title overall. Two weeks later, at the Western & Southern Open in , Gauff captured her first WTA 1000-level title by defeating Karolina Muchová 6–3, 6–4 in the final, becoming the youngest champion of the event. These triumphs elevated her confidence heading into the US Open, where she entered as the sixth seed. At the 2023 US Open, Gauff reached her first Grand Slam singles final, navigating a challenging draw on home soil. In the round of 16, she dominated sixth seed 6–0, 6–2, followed by a 6–0, 6–3 quarterfinal win over 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko. She advanced past Muchová in the semifinals 6–4, 7–5, saving a in a tense second set. In the final, Gauff staged a comeback to defeat world No. 2 2–6, 6–3, 6–2, securing her maiden Grand Slam singles title at age 19 and becoming the youngest American to win a major since in 1999. The US Open victory propelled Gauff to a career-high ranking of world for the first time, effective September 11, 2023, making her the highest-ranked . She finished the year at in the WTA singles rankings, capping a breakthrough season with four titles. Following her triumph, Gauff reflected on the immense pressure she had faced since her breakout in , noting in her post-match press conference that the win represented years of growth and resilience against expectations. She described the moment as a "dream come true," emphasizing how overcoming early setbacks had built her mental strength.

2024: WTA Finals title, French Open doubles win, and Olympics

Gauff began the 2024 season by successfully defending her title, defeating in the final 6–7(4), 6–3, 6–3 to secure her seventh singles championship. This victory marked her first successful title defense on the tour and set a strong tone for the year. Later, in October, she claimed her second WTA 1000 singles title at the China Open in , dominating Karolina Muchová 6–1, 6–3 in the final after a comeback semifinal win over . These triumphs contributed to Gauff reaching a career-high singles ranking of No. 2 on June 10. In doubles, Gauff partnered with at the after withdrew due to injury, forming a last-minute team that went on to win the title. The pair defeated and 7–6(5), 6–3 in the final, marking Gauff's first Grand Slam doubles crown and her second major overall following the 2023 US Open singles victory. This success briefly elevated her doubles ranking, though she focused primarily on singles throughout the year. Gauff capped her season at the in , where she competed in the Stefanie Graf Group. In the round-robin stage, she defeated 6–3, 6–2 and 6–3, 6–4 but lost to 5–7, 4–6, advancing as group runner-up on set percentage. In the semifinals, she upset world No. 1 7–6(5), 6–3, improving her head-to-head record against the Belarusian to 5–4. Gauff then prevailed in the final against Qinwen Zheng 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(2) in a three-hour match, securing her ninth career singles title and becoming the youngest American to win the since in 2001. This achievement positioned her as a leading contender for year-end No. 1, though she ultimately finished the year ranked No. 3. At the Paris Olympics, Gauff's singles campaign ended in the third round with a 7–6(4), 6–2 loss to amid over a line call in the first set. In women's doubles with Pegula, the top-seeded pair advanced past and 6–3, 6–1 in the first round but fell in the second round (round of 16) to and 6–2, 4–6, [10–5]. For mixed doubles with , they won their first-round match against and 7–5, 7–6(4) before a quarterfinal defeat to and Félix Auger-Aliassime 7–6(2), 3–6, [10–8], ending without a .

2025: United Cup, French Open, and Wuhan titles

Gauff began her 2025 season at the , competing in Perth and . She defeated Maria Sakkari 6-3, 6-2 in the quarterfinals against Greece, securing a 1-0 lead for Team USA and marking her sixth career win against Sakkari. In the semifinals against , she defeated world No. 2 6-4, 6-2, marking her fourth consecutive straight-sets victory over Świątek and updating their head-to-head record to 11–5 in Świątek's favor. However, following the U.S. loss in men's singles, Team USA lost the deciding mixed doubles match, resulting in a 1–2 tie defeat and semifinal elimination. Gauff finished the tournament with a 3–1 record in both singles and doubles. At the Australian Open, Gauff reached the quarterfinals as the No. 3 seed but suffered an upset loss to No. 11 Paula Badosa, 7-5, 6-4, marking an earlier-than-expected exit from the hard-court major. She rebounded strongly on clay at the French Open, capturing her second career singles Grand Slam title and first on the surface. In the final at Roland Garros, Gauff came from a set down to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4, becoming the youngest American woman to win the title since Serena Williams in 2002 and ascending to world No. 2 in the rankings. At age 21, this victory solidified her status as a major contender on all surfaces. Gauff's hard-court form peaked later in the year at the , where she won her 11th WTA singles title without dropping a set. In the final, she overcame compatriot 6-4, 7-5 in an all-American matchup, earning her second title of the season and first WTA 1000 crown of 2025. As the defending champion at the in , Gauff advanced through the round-robin stage with victories including a straight-sets win over but was eliminated in the group stage by Sabalenka, who won 7-6(5), 6-2 to secure a semifinal spot. Gauff concluded the year ranked world with a 48-16 win-loss record in singles.

Playing style and coaching

Playing style

Coco Gauff employs an aggressive baseline playing style characterized by powerful groundstrokes that allow her to dictate rallies from the back of the court. Her forehand is notably flat and penetrating, with an average speed of 80 mph, enabling her to generate pace and depth effectively. Complementing this, her two-handed backhand offers versatility, often struck flat cross-court for speed but capable of incorporating topspin to add variety and control during extended exchanges. Gauff's 5-foot-9-inch frame contributes to her excellent coverage and reach, enhancing her ability to retrieve difficult shots and transition quickly into offense. Her speed and athleticism allow her to cover the extensively, turning defense into counterattacking opportunities. On serve, she averages 2.77 aces per match in 2025, showcasing a strong first delivery that sets up her aggressive baseline game, while her return is a key weapon, winning 48.4% of return points that year through aggressive positioning and depth. Gauff demonstrates adaptability across surfaces, with notable improvement on clay since 2021, where she has compiled a 75% win rate, aided by enhanced sliding technique and tactical adjustments. Her mental resilience is evident in high-pressure situations, reflected in her overall 75% win rate across 64 matches in 2025. Among her weaknesses, Gauff occasionally struggles with double faults, averaging approximately 6.6 per match in 2025 due to serve inconsistencies under pressure. Her game has evolved from a primarily defensive approach early in her career to a more offensive style by 2023, integrating greater risk-taking and baseline aggression while retaining her counterpunching roots.

Coaching history

Coco Gauff's , Corey Gauff, served as her primary coach from her early childhood, guiding her development after the family relocated to to access top training facilities. He transitioned from a healthcare executive career to focus full-time on her , emphasizing family involvement during her junior years and pro debut in 2018–2019. Under his tutelage, Gauff honed basic skills at local academies, including sessions with junior coach Sylvester Black, who praised her exceptional timing and potential as a nine-year-old. At age 10 in 2014, Gauff shifted her training base to the Mouratoglou in , , where she received a and intensive instruction from Patrick Mouratoglou's staff, focusing on technical fundamentals amid her family's sacrifices to support international travel. This European phase lasted several years, blending with Florida-based sessions, before she primarily returned to training in , as her professional career accelerated. In March 2019, French coach joined as a key addition during her pro transition, emphasizing stroke mechanics and preparation just before her Wimbledon breakthrough; he worked with her through 2020, aiding her adaptation to the tour. Following a period of mental challenges in 2020, Gauff relied heavily on her father's coaching stability until August 2023, when she hired veteran Brad Gilbert post her US Open singles title. Gilbert, known for tactical expertise from coaching Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick, focused on strategic refinements that contributed to her 2024 WTA Finals singles victory and French Open doubles win with Kateřina Siniaková. Their partnership ended in September 2024 after 14 months, amid a post-US Open title defense slump. In April 2024, Faurel rejoined as , bringing continuity from her early pro days and prioritizing holistic development. Shortly after Gilbert's departure, grip specialist Matt Daly was added in September 2024 to address serve inconsistencies and fitness, supporting her through the 2025 and titles. However, ahead of the 2025 US Open, Gauff parted ways with Daly due to ongoing double-fault issues and hired expert MacMillan to overhaul her service motion for sustainability, while retaining Faurel as the core of her team. This setup emphasizes technical precision and mental resilience.

Off the court

Endorsements

Gauff signed her first major endorsement deal at age 14 in October 2018 with , a multi-year apparel and footwear partnership that marked the beginning of her commercial career and has since become her most lucrative sponsorship. The agreement, extended in 2022 for over five years, is estimated to provide at least $1 million annually, including signature shoe lines like the Coco CG1 and CG2, which blend performance athletics with fashion appeal. In 2025, she served as the face of a collaboration with , highlighting luxury-performance wear in a campaign that expanded her influence in high-end markets. Her equipment sponsorship with Head, for rackets since March 2019, complements her on-court needs; Gauff uses customized Head racquets, including the Boom MP model, a deal that underscores her rising profile in gear endorsements. In 2023, following her US Open victory, Gauff's endorsement portfolio expanded significantly, adding as a luxury ambassador where she featured in campaigns and visited their Swiss headquarters, wearing models like the Oyster Perpetual. Bose joined as an audio partner around 2021, with Gauff promoting products like Ultra Open Earbuds in joint campaigns emphasizing focus and recovery. Barilla, an Italian pasta brand, signed her in March 2019 for a multi-year deal promoting nutrition, including US Open activations that tied her athletic success to family-oriented wellness messaging. By 2025, Gauff's endorsements had grown to include over 19 brands, such as American Eagle (brand ambassador since 2022) and UPS (logistics partner with community initiatives), contributing to annual off-court earnings exceeding $20 million and a career total surpassing $50 million in sponsorship income. These deals have amplified her cultural impact, particularly through philanthropic elements; for instance, her UPS partnership launched a 2024 campaign supporting small businesses, including Black-owned enterprises, while collaborations have funded youth tennis programs to promote accessibility in underserved communities.

Personal life and activism

Cori "Coco" Gauff maintains a close relationship with her , who have been instrumental in her career. Her parents, and Candi Gauff, married for over 20 years, relocated from to to support her training; served as her early coach after leaving his job in administration, while Candi homeschooled her and managed logistics after stepping away from her teaching career. Gauff has two younger brothers, Codey and Cameron, with whom she shares traditions like Halloween celebrations and birthday shoutouts, and her parents continue to act as her primary managers. As of 2025, Gauff is in a public relationship with Jalen Sera, an aspiring actor from whom she has described as a supportive and calming presence during her tournaments. Gauff was homeschooled by her mother through high school, allowing her to balance rigorous training with education via programs like Virtual Flex, from which she received her diploma. She has expressed a strong interest in and , launching her own firm, Coco Gauff Enterprises, in 2025 to oversee her career and ventures beyond . Gauff is fluent in English and has basic proficiency in French, which she has been learning through apps like and practicing during tournaments in and to connect with fans. Gauff has been an outspoken activist, particularly on racial justice. Following her breakthrough at Wimbledon in 2019, she delivered a powerful speech at a rally in , in June 2020, urging action against systemic and emphasizing that "the silence of the good people is worse than the brutality of the bad people." She supports initiatives empowering Black youth in sports, including donations to organizations like to fund scholarships for Black tennis players at HBCUs. Gauff also advocates for environmental causes; during the 2023 US Open, she expressed understanding for climate protesters who disrupted her semifinal match, stating she supports their efforts to raise awareness about fossil fuels and isn't "too upset" by the delay. In her personal time, Gauff enjoys reading biographies and participates in annual reading challenges to reignite her childhood passion for books, often sharing her progress on . A basketball enthusiast inspired by her father's love for the sport, she has incorporated basketball elements into her shoe designs and joined the investment group for the league Unrivaled in 2025. Following her 2022 French Open final loss to , where she felt mentally overwhelmed by pressure, Gauff has advocated for in sports, drawing inspiration from athletes like and emphasizing the importance of a "selfish" focus to build resilience. Gauff's philanthropy centers on increasing access to tennis for underserved youth, particularly girls. She incorporated the Coco Gauff Foundation, Inc. in late 2022, with activities ramping up in 2023 to support aspiring athletes facing financial barriers in the . Key efforts include donating $100,000 to in 2025 for the "Coco Gauff Scholarship Program" to fund competitive at HBCUs and partnering with the USTA to renovate public courts, starting with one in her hometown of Delray Beach in 2024.

Career statistics

Grand Slam results

Coco Gauff has achieved significant success in Grand Slam tournaments, securing two singles titles and one doubles title as of November 2025. Her breakthrough came early, with a fourth-round appearance at Wimbledon in 2019 as a 15-year-old wildcard, marking her as a prodigy on the tour. In singles, she reached her first major final at the and claimed her inaugural title at the 2023 US Open, followed by a second at the 2025 . In doubles, partnering with various players, she won the junior title at the 2018 US Open and a senior title at the 2024 .

Singles performance timeline

Tournament2019202020212022202320242025
Australian Open (hard)A4R2R2R4R4RQF
French Open (clay)A3RQFF4RQFW
Wimbledon (grass)4RNH4R1R1R1R1R
US Open (hard)1R3R3R3RW4R4R
Gauff's singles Grand Slam record stands at 2 titles (2023 US Open and 2025 French Open) and 1 runner-up finish (2022 French Open). By the end of 2025, her surface-specific win-loss records in majors are 34–12 on hard courts, 25–5 on clay, and 6–6 on grass.

Doubles performance timeline

Tournament20182019202020212022202320242025
(hard)AA3R1R1RSFQFQF
(clay)AA1R2RFQFW2R
Wimbledon (grass)AANH1R2R1RSF1R
US Open (hard)W ()1R2RSFQFQF2R3R
In doubles, Gauff has one major title () and has reached two other finals, including 2021 US Open and , plus semifinals at the . Her junior win at the 2018 US Open came partnering .

WTA titles and finals

Coco Gauff has captured 11 WTA Tour singles titles as of November 2025, spanning International, 250, 500, 1000, Grand Slam, and year-end championship levels, with a particular strength on hard courts where she has won eight of her titles. Her breakthrough came at age 15 with her first title in Linz, and she has since added multiple high-profile victories, including her first WTA 1000 crown in Cincinnati in 2023. Gauff has reached three singles finals as runner-up, all on clay. In doubles, she has won 10 WTA titles, often partnering with Caty McNally early in her career and later with Jessica Pegula and Kateřina Siniaková, including one Grand Slam doubles crown. She has also finished as runner-up in four doubles finals. Gauff's career WTA singles record stands at 284–132, reflecting a 70% win rate, and she has earned over $30 million in prize money, with more than $7.9 million directly from her title-winning performances in 2025 alone.

Singles Titles

YearTournamentSurfaceFinal OpponentScore
2019HardJelena Ostapenko6–3, 1–6, 6–2
2021Emilia-Romagna OpenClayWang Qiang6–1, 6–3
2023Auckland OpenHard6–1, 6–1
2023Washington OpenHard6–2, 6–3 (Note: Primary source verification via WTA match results)
2023Hard6–3, 6–4
2023US OpenHard2–6, 6–3, 6–2
2024Auckland OpenHard6–7(4–7), 6–3, 6–3
2024China OpenHard6–1, 6–3
2024Hard3–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–2)
2025Clay6–7(5–7), 6–2, 6–4
2025Hard6–4, 7–5

Singles Finals (Runner-Up)

YearTournamentSurfaceFinal OpponentScore
2022French OpenClay1–6, 3–6
2025Madrid OpenClay4–6, 3–6
2025Italian OpenClay3–6, 4–6

Doubles Titles

Gauff's doubles success highlights her versatility, with early titles alongside McNally establishing her as a top pair, reaching No. 1 in doubles rankings in 2022. Later partnerships yielded high-level wins, including her first Grand Slam doubles title in 2024.
YearTournamentSurfacePartnerFinal OpponentsScore
2020Hard / 6–3, 6–3
2021Emilia-Romagna OpenClay / 6–2, 6–0
2022Washington OpenHard / 6–4, 6–3
2022 OpenHard / Chan Hao-ching6–3, 6–2
2022National Bank OpenHardJen Brady / Bernadette Pera6–3, 6–4
2022Qatar TotalEnergies OpenHard / Veronika Kudermetova6–2, 2–6, [10–8]
2023Qatar TotalEnergies OpenHard / 6–4, 4–6, [10–7]
2023Miami OpenHard / 7–6(7–1), 6–4
2024Clay / 7–6(7–5), 6–3
2025National Bank OpenHardAshlyn Krueger / 6–4, 6–3
(Note: The table lists all 10 WTA doubles titles as of November 2025.)

Doubles Finals (Runner-Up)

YearTournamentSurfacePartnerFinal OpponentsScore
2021US OpenHard / Shuai Zhang3–6, 4–6
2022Clay / 6–4, 3–6, 3–6
2023Hard / 6–4, 4–6, [6–10]
2023Luxembourg OpenHard (i) / 4–6, 4–6

Year-end championships and rankings

Gauff first qualified for the in 2022 at age 18, competing in both singles and doubles events but failing to win a match in the round-robin stage. In 2023, she participated in the singles draw, advancing through round-robin play before a quarterfinal exit. Her breakthrough came in 2024, where she claimed the singles title in , defeating world No. 1 in the semifinals and in the final, 3–6, 6–4, 7–6(7–2). Defending her crown in 2025, Gauff competed in the singles round-robin but finished with a 1–2 record, including a straight-sets loss to Sabalenka, resulting in her elimination from contention. Gauff's year-end singles rankings reflect her rapid ascent on the tour. She concluded 2019 at No. 68, improved to No. 48 in 2020, No. 22 in 2021, No. 7 in 2022, and has ended each subsequent year at No. 3 from 2023 through 2025. Key ranking milestones underscore her consistency at the elite level. Gauff entered the top 10 for the first time in June 2021 following her victory at the Ladies Open. She broke into the top 5 in October 2022 after reaching the US Open semifinals. Her career-high singles ranking of No. 2 was achieved in June 2024, and she has maintained a peak of No. 3 since late 2023. In doubles, Gauff reached world No. 1 on August 15, 2022, following her title win at the National Bank Open with partner . As a year-start team event, the 2025 highlighted Gauff's contributions to the ' championship run, where she went 5–0 in singles, including a decisive 6–4, 6–4 victory over in the final against .
YearYear-End Singles Ranking
201968
202048
202122
20227
20233
20243
20253

References

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