Introduction
Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff (born March 13, 2004, Delray Beach, FL) is a professional tennis player. In 2023, at age 19, she became only the third American teenager to win the U.S. Open women’s title. From childhood dream to global superstardom, Coco is widely considered one of the most exciting and impactful young athletes of her generation, on and off the court.
Coco Gauff Biography
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cori Dionne “Coco” Gauff |
| Date of Birth | March 13, 2004 |
| Age (2026) | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Boca Raton, Florida, USA |
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida, USA |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Parents | Corey Gauff (basketball player, Georgia State University), Candi Odom Gauff (track & field athlete, Florida State University) |
| Siblings | Two younger brothers |
| Turned Pro | 2018 |
| Playing Style | Right-handed, two-handed backhand; aggressive baseline game with strong athleticism |
| Coach (2026) | Jean-Christophe Faurel |
| Career Prize Money | Over $32 million |
| Career Singles Record | 301–124 |
| Career Singles Titles | 11 |
| Highest Singles Ranking | No. 2 (June 10, 2024) |
| Current Singles Ranking | No. 4 (May 2026) |
| Grand Slam Singles Titles | US Open (2023), French Open (2025) |
| Other Major Wins | WTA Finals (2024) |
| Career Doubles Titles | 10 |
| Highest Doubles Ranking | No. 1 (August 15, 2022) |
| Grand Slam Doubles Title | French Open (2024, with Kateřina Siniaková) |
| Breakthrough Moment | Wimbledon 2019 – defeated Venus Williams at age 15 |
| First WTA Title | Linz Open (2019) |
| Nicknamed “Coco” | Given by her aunt to distinguish from her father Corey (“Co”) |
| Favorite Idols | Serena & Venus Williams |
| Favorite City | Paris |
| Hobbies | Family time, superhero movies, TikTok videos |
Early life and education
Cori Dionne Gauff was barely school age when she picked up a tennis racket and told her parents she wanted to be the best player in the world. Her parents, Corey Gauff and Candi Odom Gauff, were both standout athletes in college—her father played basketball at Georgia State University, and her mother had a full athletic scholarship to Florida State University, where she competed in hurdles and heptathlon.
She started playing tennis when she was six years old. Her family moved to Delray Beach when she was seven years old so she could have better training facilities. She trained at 10 years old in France with Patrick Mouratoglou, who has long been the coach of tennis star Serena Williams. She told Sports Illustrated Kids she got the nickname “Coco” because it was confusing in her family for her to share the same name as her dad. Her aunt came up with the name “Coco,” after her dad’s childhood nickname, “Co.”
Careers
Coco Gauff’s rise in the tennis world has been nothing short of meteoric, from dancing in the stands of the U.S. Open at the age of eight, to lifting the trophy in Arthur Ashe Stadium eleven years later.
She was awarded a wildcard entry to Wimbledon in 2019 and shot to fame when she famously beat Venus Williams – one of her childhood idols – in the first round. In the same year, at the tender age of 15 years and 214 days, she captured the Linz Open, becoming the youngest player to win a Tour-level title since Vaidisova in 2004.
She beat Aryna Sabalenka in three sets at the 2023 US Open to become the first American teenager to win that title since Serena Williams in 1999. She wrapped up 2024 as the WTA Finals singles champion, the youngest WTA Finals Champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and the first American to win the title since Serena Williams in 2014.
Then in 2025, she defeated Sabalenka in a tense final to win the French Open — becoming the first American woman to win Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2015. Off the tennis court, she launched her own management company, Coco Gauff Enterprises, in 2024 with the support of William Morris Endeavor (WME), describing it as a platform to create an impact in “business, philanthropy and beyond.”
Personal Life
Gauff is a proud Christian and frequently talks about her faith in post-match speeches. After winning the Cincinnati Open in 2023 she said: “I’d like to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ… I don’t pray for results, I just ask I get the strength to give it my all.”
Her two younger brothers are Codey, four years her junior, and Cameron, nine years her junior. She loves hanging out with her brothers and family, watching superhero movies and making TikTok videos. Her favorite city is Paris due to the history, food and architecture. Her favorite celebrity is Beyoncé. She has also spoken about coping with stress and emotional issues in 2020, saying she had felt the mental weight of huge expectations.
Coco Gauff Net Worth
Coco Gauff Net Worth 2025 As of 2025, Coco Gauff’s net worth is $35 million. A huge number at only 21 years old. Forbes says she’s the highest-paid female athlete in the world, making an estimated $37.6 million between 2024 and 2025.
Her career prize money is $24,368,100, which ranks her 18th on the all-time WTA prize money list. She earns around $25 million from endorsements alone, with sponsorship deals with New Balance, Head, Barilla, Bose, Rolex, UPS and Fanatics. More recently, she signed on as a brand ambassador for Carol’s Daughter, a skincare brand dedicated to Black beauty. She’s also a new equity partner in Unrivaled, a women’s basketball league co-founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.
Social Media Presence
As of May 2025, Coco Gauff is active on social media platforms like Facebook (442K followers), Instagram (1.8 million followers; @cocogauff), and Twitter/X (364.9K followers; @CocoGauff). Regularly posting glimpses of her training, trips and milestones, she is growing into one of tennis’ most relatable and followed young stars.
Relationship status
Coco Gauff is reportedly dating musician and actor Jalen Sera. The couple went public with their relationship in mid-2025. The two were first linked publicly when the Atlanta-born guitarist took Gauff to the Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles. Gauff has largely kept her romantic life under wraps, preferring to let her tennis do most of the talking.
Honors & Awards
In 2025, Coco Gauff captured singles titles at Roland Garros and Wuhan, followed by titles at the WTA Finals, Beijing and Auckland in 2024, the US Open, Cincinnati, Washington DC, and Auckland in 2023, Parma in 2021 and Linz in 2019.
Along with LeBron James, she was honored to serve as Team USA’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony for the 2024 Paris Olympics, making her the youngest athlete to do so through the United States Olympic Committee. She also won the ESPY Award for Best Tennis Player in 2024 and 2025.
Conclusion
Coco Gauff is much more than a tennis champion — she’s a generational talent, a business mogul in the making and a powerful voice for social justice. With two Grand Slam titles, a world-class brand portfolio and a platform she uses with purpose and grace at just 21, her story is still very much in its early chapters. The young girl who once whispered to her parents that she wanted to be the best in the world is well on her way to proving that dream was never too big.
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