Coco Gauff Biography
Coco Gauff is an American professional tennis player. Gauff has career-high rankings of world No. 3 in singles and world No. 1 in doubles by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Additionally, she rose to prominence with a win over former world No. 1 and seven-time Major singles champion Venus Williams in the opening round, going on to reach the fourth round.
Coco Gauff Age / Birthday
As of 2024, Gauff is 20 years old, she was born on March 13, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America. She celebrates her birthday on March 13 every year.
Coco Gauff Height / Measurements
Gauff is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 9 inches tall.
Coco Gauff Partner / Husband
Gauff manages to keep information regarding whether she is married or not away from the public. However, we will update information about her spouse once it’s available.
Coco Gauff Dating
Gauff is dating someone, but as of today, January 2024, the identity of her boyfriend remains a secret. Gauff confirmed she’s in a relationship after winning the US Open in September 2023, mentioning she spoke to her boyfriend before the final. Some fans have speculated about the identity of her partner, including fellow tennis players Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton. However, Gauff has clarified they are just friends.
Coco Gauff Kids / Children
Gauff manages to keep information regarding whether she has any kids away from the limelight. However, we will update this information about her children once it’s available.
Coco Gauff Family / Relatives
Coco’s mother Candi Gauff represented Florida State University in track and field before becoming an educator. She’s a strong source of support and inspiration for Coco, often celebrating her achievements on social media. Corey Gauff, her father played college basketball at Georgia State University and later worked as a healthcare executive.
He introduced Coco to various sports as a child, including basketball and the church praise dance team. She has two younger brothers Cody Gauff born in 2007. He shows athletic talent as well, although his main interests seem to be basketball and football. Cameron Gauff was born in 2013. Still young, he hasn’t revealed any specific sporting passions yet.
Coco Gauff Brothers
Gauff does indeed have two younger brothers. Codey Gauff was born in 2007. He pursues his passion for baseball. He often shows his love for the sport on his social media. Cameron Gauff: Even younger than Codey, Cameron plays a unique role in Coco’s life. He actively participated in designing her latest sneaker collaboration with New Balance, the “COCO CGI.” Their sibling bond seems tight, with Coco celebrating special occasions like Cameron’s birthday with heartfelt tributes.
Coco Gauff Education
Coco’s mother, Candi Odom Gauff, homeschooled her daughter throughout her primary education. This allowed Coco to travel and train for tennis while maintaining her academic studies. Details about the specific curriculum and resources used for homeschooling haven’t been publicly shared.
Coco Gauff Junior Career
Gauff, a former world No. 1 junior, began her notable tennis journey at the age of 12 when she participated in the Les Petits As a 14-and-under tournament, reaching the semifinals. Progressing to the ITF Junior Circuit at 13, Gauff skipped to the top-tier Grade A and Grade 1 tournaments. In her third event, she was the runner-up at the Grade 1 Prince George’s County Junior Tennis Championships.
Gauff made her junior Grand Slam debut at the 2017 US Open, finishing as the runner-up to Amanda Anisimova. Notably, she didn’t drop a set before the finals in both the Prince George’s County Junior Tennis Championships and the US Open, becoming the youngest girls’ singles finalist in US Open history.
In a remarkable turn of events, Gauff secured victory at the French Open, becoming the fifth youngest girls’ singles champion in its history. She continued her success by clinching the No. 1 junior ranking in the world after winning the Grade 1 Junior International Roehampton.
Gauff’s achievements extended to the quarterfinals in singles at the last two Grand Slam tournaments of the year. Her doubles performance was noteworthy as well, reaching the Wimbledon semifinals and winning the US Open junior doubles title with partner McNally.
A pivotal moment came when Gauff, along with Noel, secured the Junior Fed Cup by defeating Kostenko and Lopatetskaya in a match tiebreak. The year concluded with Gauff adding another feather to her cap by winning the Grade A title in singles at the Orange Bowl. She ended the season ranked world No. 2, with Clara Burel taking the top spot.
Coco Gauff Net Worth
Through Gauff’s career as a Tennis player, she has been able to accumulate a net worth that ranges between $12 Million and $ 15 Million.
Coco Gauff Professional Career
In 2020, Coco Gauff began the year ranked No. 67 and participated in various tournaments. At the Auckland Open, she defeated Viktoria Kuzmova but lost to Laura Siegemund in the second round. In doubles, playing with McNally, Gauff reached the semifinals. She also performed well at the Lexington Challenger, beating two top-50 players before losing to Jennifer Brady. However, her journey at the Western and Southern Open ended in the first round against Maria Sakkari. The US Open saw Gauff exiting in the first round against Anastasija Sevastova.
Moving on to the Ostrava Open, Gauff qualified for the main draw but was defeated by Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. Starting the year ranked No. 48, she played at the Abu Dhabi Open, defeating Ulrikke Eikeri but falling in the next round to Maria Sakkari. The Australian Open saw Gauff defeating Teichmann in the first round but losing to Elina Svitolina in the round of 64.
In May, Gauff reached her first WTA 1000 semifinal at the Italian Open due to Barty’s retirement. She entered the top 30 for the first time but lost to Iga Świątek. At the Cincinnati Open, she reached the second round but lost to Naomi Osaka. During the US Open, Gauff reached the third round in singles, falling to Sloane Stephens. In women’s doubles, she and McNally reached the Grand Slam semifinal but lost in the finals.
Seeded 18th at the Australian Open, Gauff lost in the first round to Wang Qiang. In February, she reached the quarterfinals at the Qatar Open but lost to Maria Sakkari. At Wimbledon, she reached the third round, losing to Amanda Anisimova, resulting in a career-high ranking of world No. 11 in July 2022.
In 2023, Gauff started the season strong, winning the Auckland Open by defeating Rebeka Masarova in the final. At the Australian Open, she reached the fourth round but lost to Jeļena Ostapenko. In the Qatar Total Open, Gauff reached the quarterfinals after defeating Petra Kvitová in the second round. Additionally, she and Jessica returned to the World No. 1 doubles ranking in October 2023 after qualifying for the WTA Finals, achieving a unique feat in both disciplines for consecutive years.
Coco Gauff First WTA titles
Gauff entered the ITF Women’s Circuit in May 2018 at the age of 14, participating as a qualifier in the $25K event at Osprey, where she secured her inaugural professional victory. In her first tournament of 2019, Gauff reached the doubles final at the $100K Midland Tennis Classic partnering with Ann Li. Additionally, she finished as the singles runner-up and claimed her first WTA doubles title alongside Paige Hourigan. Notably, Gauff notched her first WTA match win at the Miami Open in March against Caty McNally.
During Wimbledon, she made history by becoming the youngest player, at 15 years and three months, to qualify for the main draw in the Open Era. Gauff’s remarkable run at Wimbledon included victories over Aliona Bolsova and Greet Minnen. She gained attention by defeating Magdaléna Rybáriková and No. 60 Polona Hercog, where she saved two match points against Hercog.
Gauff’s participation in the US Open Series at the Washington Open saw her qualify for the main draw but unfortunately, lost in the first round. In doubles, partnering with McNally, they secured notable wins, including an upset over ninth-seeded Nicole Melichar and Květa Peschke. Although they lost in the third round to eventual runners-up Ashleigh Barty and Victoria Azarenka, Gauff’s achievements in both singles and doubles led to her debut in the top 100 rankings in WTA singles and doubles.
To conclude the year, Gauff and McNally clinched their second WTA doubles title at the Luxembourg Open, defeating Kaitlyn Christian and Alexa Guarachi. This victory marked a significant milestone in Gauff’s burgeoning tennis career.
Coco Gauff US Open
Gauff had a phenomenal performance at the 2023 US Open, culminating in her first Grand Slam singles title! Gauff didn’t drop a set in her first four matches, defeating Mirra Andreeva, Elise Mertens, Caroline Wozniacki, and Jeļena Ostapenko with impressive precision and power. She faced Karolína Muchová in the quarterfinals and Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, overcoming both in straight sets to secure her spot in the final. In the final, Gauff went head-to-head with Aryna Sabalenka. Despite dropping the first set, she displayed incredible resilience and mental fortitude, winning the next two sets 6-3 and 6-2 to claim the US Open title.
Coco Gauff Coach
Gauff’s head coach is Brad Gilbert. However, her coaching situation has seen some changes recently. Pere Riba was Gauff’s head coach during her successful 2023 season, which included her first Grand Slam win at the US Open. However, he parted ways with her in November 2023 due to personal and family reasons. Brad Gilbert joined Gauff’s team in July 2023 as a “coaching consultant” while Pere Riba was still head coach. After Riba’s departure, Gilbert assumed the head coach role. Therefore, while Gauff has benefited from the guidance of both coaches, Brad Gilbert is currently leading her coaching team as she prepares for the 2024 season.
Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova
Gauff and Muchova have met twice, with Gauff winning both matches. Their most recent encounter was in the semifinals of the 2023 US Open, where Gauff won in straight sets. Gauff is younger and has a higher ranking, but Muchova has more experience and has reached the semifinals of two Grand Slams. Ultimately, it will be interesting to see how their careers develop and how they fare against each other in the future.
Coco Gauff Partnership
Gauff has had a long-standing partnership with New Balance, starting in 2018 when she was just 14 years old. She signed a multi-year extension with the brand in 2022, and she also has her signature shoe line called the Coco CG1. Gauff uses Head rackets on the court. Gauff also has endorsement deals with several other brands, including Barilla, Beats by Dre, Baker Tilly, Bose, and UPS.
Coco Gauff Stats
Gauff’s Impressive Career Stats (as of January 2024):
Overall:
- Singles Titles: 7 (including a Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open)
- Doubles Titles: 8
- Career Win-Loss Record: 138-65
- Highest Singles Ranking: No. 3
- Highest Doubles Ranking: No. 1
- Career Prize Money: $12,250,713
Grand Slams:
- Australian Open: Round of 16 (twice)
- Roland Garros: Runner-up (2022)
- Wimbledon: Round of 16 (twice)
- US Open: Champion (2023)
Coco Gauff Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Gauff is active on her social media accounts. She has about 433k followers on her Facebook Page, about 360.6k followers on her Twitter account, and around 1.6 Million followers on her Instagram account.