Coco Gauff
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Professional Career Breakthroughs

This timeline highlights the pivotal moments in Coco Gauff's professional tennis career, marking her transition from a promising junior to a formidable competitor on the WTA tour.
Wimbledon Debut and Breakthrough
2019
At the age of 15, Gauff qualified for the main draw of Wimbledon, becoming the youngest qualifier in the tournament's Open Era history. She defeated Venus Williams in the first round, capturing the world's attention and becoming an overnight sensation. She reached the fourth round, before losing to Simona Halep.
US Open Third Round
2019
Following her Wimbledon success, Gauff continued her impressive run at the US Open, reaching the third round. She further cemented her status as a rising star in the tennis world.
First WTA Title in Linz
2019
Coco Gauff won her first WTA title at the Linz Open as a lucky loser, defeating Jeļena Ostapenko in the final. This victory made her the youngest WTA titleholder since 2004.
French Open Quarterfinal
2021
Gauff reached her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at the French Open, further demonstrating her consistent performance at major tournaments. She lost to Barbora Krejčíková in the Quarterfinals.
French Open Final
2022
Gauff reached her first Grand Slam final at the French Open, becoming the youngest finalist since Iga Świątek in 2020, but losing to Świątek in straight sets.
US Open Quarterfinal
2022
Gauff reached the US Open quarterfinal, where she lost to Caroline Garcia.
Washington Open Title
2023
Gauff won the Washington Open, a WTA 500 tournament, further proving her improvement and consistency on hard courts.
Cincinnati Open Title
2023
Gauff defeated Iga Świątek, the world No. 1, en route to winning the Cincinnati Open, her first WTA 1000 title. This victory was a significant breakthrough and boosted her confidence leading into the US Open.
US Open Title
2023
Gauff wins her first Grand Slam at the US Open, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. She became the youngest American to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.