Coco Gauff drops 2-word message after Australian Open outfit earns fan approval

Coco Gauff sailed past Sofia Kenin in the opening round of the 2025 Australian Open. The 2023 US Open champion drew attention for her on-court prowess as well as her stylish outfit.

Gauff came into the match after lifting the United Cup as part of Team USA last week and winning the WTA Finals title in December. The World No. 3 exuded confidence as she eased past the 2020 Australian Open champion 6-3, 6-3.

In an on-court interview after the match, the interviewer complimented Gauff on her outfit and asked her to describe it. The question and Gauff's response drew a huge cheer from the crowd. The American also received several compliments from fans when she revealed her outfit via an online video a few days ago.

Gauff took to X to drop her reaction to fans' approval of her fashion choices.

"Thank you," she wrote.

Gauff also took to Instagram to connect with fans via a simple yes/no response to enthuse over her look.

"I heard y'all liked the fit. Is that true?" Gauff wrote. "New Balance and I always eat."

Screengrab from Coco Gauff's Instagram @cocogauff

Gauff was signed by New Balance when she was 14 and the partnership has been going strong ever since. Gauff is involved in the design process of her collections particularly for her Grand Slam on-court looks.

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Coco Gauff reveals inspiration behind stylish Australian Open 2025 kit

Coco Gauff at the 2025 Australian Open. Image: Getty

In an on-court interview after her opening-round victory against Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff was asked to elaborate on her fashionable outfit. The 20-year-old was all smiles as she detailed the cuts and the inspiration behind them.

“I’m a huge Marvel fan, and a lot of the female superheroes have cool cut-outs on their outfits. That’s what I wanted to do. New Balance has great designers; it’s actually kind of a pain to get into because it is a bodysuit, guys! I have to put the bottom part on first and pull it over my head," Gauff said [at 1:34].

She brought out her lighter side and added:

"It’s kind of a struggle, and if you can’t hold your bladder, it’s also not a good idea…A couple of times I’ve had to ask the referee to help unzip me to use the bathroom! You have to sacrifice for fashion!" [at 2:00].

Coco Gauff will next face Jodie Burrage in the second round of the Melbourne Major on Wednesday, January 15.