Coco Gauff is a dreamer.
She grew up watching Serena and Venus Williams on TV, dreaming about one day meeting them on the tennis court. In 2019 she made her dreams a reality, beating Venus Williams in her maiden Grand Slam appearance at Wimbledon.
Then, just two years later, she cemented her place in history alongside her idols, becoming the youngest American to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999. She was only 19.
“Thank you to the people who didn't believe in me.”Champion Coco Gauff's 8 most quotable moments from 2023 U.S. Open — The Palm Beach Post
Coco Gauff is an icon.
Coco Gauff is an icon. And that extends beyond tennis: she uses her platform to fight against social and racial inequities. She is also working to make tennis more accessible to kids in underprivileged neighborhoods.
Gauff draws inspiration from Yvonne Lee, her grandmother, who was the first person to integrate her Florida high school in 1961.
“The impact that I leave on another person is probably going to be bigger than any trophy that I win”Gauff Gets Candid About COVID-19, Mental Health, and Embracing Mamba Mentality — Elle.com
Coco Gauff is a Champion.
Coco Gauff is a champion. She has 7 Women's Tennis Association (WTA) singles titles, is the #3 ranked women's singles player in the world, and is ranked #1 in doubles along with her partner Jessica Pegula. In 2024, she was named to TIME's Woman of the Year list, becoming the youngest woman — and only athlete — to receive that honor.
