Coco Gauff is an American professional tennis player who was born on 13 March 2004 in Atlanta, USA. Gauff won her first Grand Slam at the 2023 US Open. She is ranked No. 3 in the world as of the end of the 2024 season and has nine career titles each in both singles and doubles. Having turned pro in 2018, Gauff became the youngest player in Wimbledon history to reach the main draw, in 2019. She is a former doubles World No. 1 and is coached by Matt Daly.
Elena Rybakina represents Kazakhstan and is also a Grand Slam champion. With a career-high singles ranking of No. 3 in the world, Rybakina is among the most fierce strikers of the tennis ball. The first Kazakh player to win a major, she has eight singles trophies to her name. The 25-year-old was born in Russia and turned pro in 2014. She won Wimbledon in 2022, reached the Australian Open final in 2023, and finished fourth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Although the rivalry between Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina is yet to hit fifth gear, they are two players to watch out for in the seasons to come. With age and ability on their side, there is no doubt that the WTA will be wary of these powerhouses.
Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina stands at 1-0 in favor of the American prodigy. Gauff won their only meeting.
Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina have surprisingly faced off only on a solitary occasion, despite being among the top WTA stars for multiple years. They met in the Round of 32 at the 2022 National Bank Open in Toronto - Gauff prevailed in a nail-biting three-set thriller 6-4 6-7 7-6. Although the duo was set to meet in the 2023 Dubai Open, Rybakina was forced to pull out before the match.
Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina Event-Wise Breakdown
| WINNER | EVENT | SURFACE | SCORE |
| (Walkover to Gauff) | 2023 Dubai Open | Outdoor Hard | - |
| Coco Gauff | 2022 National Bank Open Toronto | Outdoor Hard | 6-4 6-7(8) 7-6(3) |
Coco Gauff vs Elena Rybakina Statistics
| NAME | Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff | Elena Andreyevna Rybakina |
| AGE | 20 | 25 |
| RANKING | No. 3 | No. 6 |
| HEIGHT | 5’9” (175 cm) | 6’0” (184 cm) |
| TURNED PRO | 2018 | 2014 |
| TITLES WON | 9 Singles, 9 Doubles | 8 Singles |
| GRAND SLAMS WON | 1 Singles, 1 Doubles | 1 Singles |
| CAREER WIN-LOSS | 229-99 | 331-143 |
| PRIZE MONEY | $21,581,989 | $15,734,990 |
*As of December 2024
FAQs on Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina
A. Coco Gauff leads the rivalry against Elena Rybakina 1-0.
A. The first match between Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina took place at the 2022 National Bank Open in Toronto.
A. No, Elena Rybakina was born in Russia; however, she represents Kazakhstan on the WTA Tour.
A. Coco Gauff defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the 2023 US Open final.
