While many of us were grappling with the challenges of high school, 15-year-old Coco Gauff made history in 2019 by kickstarting her WTA career. Later at Wimbledon that same year, Gauff beat Venus Williams en route to the Round of 16. Born on March 13, 2004, in Atlanta, USA, Cori “Coco” Gauff has won ten singles titles, including a Grand Slam victory at the 2023 US Open.
She has also won nine doubles crowns - the 2024 French Open being her most prominent. Her biggest accomplishment of last season include lifting the 2024 WTA Finals becoming the youngest player to win since Maria Sharapova in 2004. She defeated Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka in the semis and Zheng Qinwen in the finals to win her first year-end singles championship.
Coco Gauff is ranked World No. 3 as of January 2025 and has been the doubles World No. 1 in the past. She is among the most athletic and agile players on tour and combines her immaculate court coverage with some gifted ball striking to achieve resounding success. Self-admittedly a “fighter”, the 20-year-old started playing at age six. She is currently being coached by Matt Daly.
Coco Gauff Olympics Record
Coco Gauff was part of the USA Olympics team for the Tokyo 2020 Games but had to pull out due to COVID-19. However, she made her Olympics debut at Paris 2024. Gauff was selected as the flagbearer at the opening ceremony alongside LeBron James by the Olympic Committee of the United States. She lost to Donna Vekic in the third round.
In June 2021, Coco Gauff was selected by the US Committee to feature in the delayed Tokyo Olympics. However, the American tested positive for COVID-19 merely days before the start of the tournament, forcing her to withdraw. As a result, Gauff made her Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games.
Who Joined Coco Gauff in the Team USA Olympics Team at Paris 2024?
Coco Gauff led a star-studded Team USA at the Paris Olympics in July 2024. On the women’s side, Gauff was joined by singles specialists Jessica Pegula and Danielle Collins. Additionally, young gun Emma Navarro also made the cut. Last but not the least, doubles veteran Desirae Krawczyk completed the roster.
Among the male participants was Taylor Fritz, who reached the Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinal. He headlined a team also featuring Marcos Giron, Tommy Paul, Cristopher Eubanks, Austin Krajicek, and Rajeev Ram.
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FAQ's On Coco Gauff
A. Coco Gauff has competed in one edition of the Olympics - the 2024 Paris Games.
A. Coco Gauff was forced to withdraw from the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as she tested positive for Covid-19.
A. Yes, Coco Gauff has won one Grand Slam as of 2024 - she defeated Aryna Sabalenka to capture the 2023 US Open crown.
A. Coco Gauff is 20 years old, as of 2024.
