Early Life and Family Background

Cori "Coco" Gauff was born on March 13, 2004, in Delray Beach, Florida. She spent part of her childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, before returning to Delray Beach to pursue a more focused tennis training regimen. Her father, Corey Gauff, a former basketball player at Georgia State University, serves as her primary coach, while her mother, Candi Gauff, was an elite hurdler at Florida State University. Athleticism runs in the family, with her younger brothers, Cody and Cameron, also involved in sports.

The Gauff family shares a unique tradition—each member has the initials C.D.G. Originally, Coco’s parents encouraged her and her siblings to explore basketball, but Coco gravitated toward tennis, a sport she took to early and passionately. She began training seriously from a young age, and by the age of 10, she was splitting her time between the United States and the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy in southern France. The academy, founded by Patrick Mouratoglou—renowned for coaching Serena Williams—has played a significant role in her development. Coco Gauff is currently represented by Team8, the sports management agency co-founded by tennis icon Roger Federer.

Tennis Career and Breakthrough Moments

Gauff started playing tennis at the age of 7, inspired by the success of Serena Williams. Her breakthrough in junior tennis came at age 13, when she reached the girls’ singles final at the 2017 U.S. Open. At 14, she clinched the girls’ singles title at the 2018 French Open, becoming the youngest champion of that event since Martina Hingis in 1994. She capped off her junior career with notable victories, including a win at the prestigious Orange Bowl tournament.

Her professional career gained global attention in July 2019 when, at just 15 years old, she qualified for Wimbledon and defeated five-time champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 in the first round. The victory marked her Grand Slam main-draw debut and set the tone for a historic run. Gauff went on to defeat Magdalena Rybarikova, a 2017 Wimbledon semifinalist, with a commanding 6-3, 6-3 win in the second round. In a thrilling third-round match on Centre Court, Gauff staged a remarkable comeback to beat Polona Hercog 3-6, 7-6 (9-7), 7-5, reaching the second week of a Grand Slam—the youngest to do so since 15-year-old Jennifer Capriati at Wimbledon in 1991.

Since then, Gauff has continued to establish herself as one of the most promising stars in women's tennis, earning endorsements and steadily climbing the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) rankings. Her net worth, fueled by prize money and sponsorship deals with brands such as New Balance and Head, continues to grow as her career progresses.

Personal Life and Focus on Career

Coco Gauff remains focused on advancing her professional tennis career and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. While speculation about her personal life exists, she has consistently emphasized her commitment to training and achieving her goals on the court. Gauff’s priority is to continue developing her game and striving for excellence in every tournament she competes in.