Coco Gauff has kicked off her 2025 Australian Open campaign in style, taking the court in her striking New Balance outfit. The World No. 3's kit drew enamored reactions from tennis fans, with many of them lavishing praise on her apparel sponsor.
Gauff squared off against former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in her opening match, claiming a dominant 6-3, 6-3 victory. Apart from the 20-year-old's impressive display on the court, it was her eye-catching outfit that attracted significant attention.
The World No. 3, who has been working with New Balance since she was 14 years old, stole the spotlight in a white bodysuit featuring side cut-outs and an open-back back design, paired with a stylish olive green wrap-around skirt.
Tennis fans couldn't contain their enthusiasm over Coco Gauff's "gorgeous" outfit, with several fans deeming it a "slam-winning" kit. One fan even expressed their wish for the American to remain with New Balance, given her consistently admired outfits and involvement in the design process.
"She is such a fashion girlie. I hope she never leaves NB, she is so involved and most importantly, this is a slam winning kit I’m afraid 🫰🏾🏆," one fan commented.
"Oh it's gorgeous, this colour is beautiful and suits her very well!" a fan wrote.
"It’d be a crime if she doesn’t win a slam in this fit ngl," another fan chimed in.
"It’s giving grown woman. It’s giving slam winning. It’s giving bad b*tch. New Balance x Coco GAUFF you will ALWAYS be famous," said another.
Fans continued to gush over the "pretty" design and praised the World No. 3 for wearing it with confidence. With Aryna Sabalenka's custom Nike outfit drawing disappointed reactions, a fan lauded New Balance for their exceptional collection in comparison.
"Coco’s kits are always the best, plus she always looks great in them," one fan posted.
"This is so pretty omggg probably my favourite i’ve ever seen on coco.. but anyway new balance never misses," another fan wrote.
"Coco's kit being the ONLY slay of AO so far (unsurprising)," a fan shared.
"New balance on top. Even what the scrubs are wearing is better than what Nike has for their stars," said yet another.
Coco Gauff to take on Jodie Burrage in Australian Open 2R
Following her win over Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff will square off against Jodie Burrage in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open. Burrage claimed a 6-2, 6-4 win over Leolia Jeanjean to book her place against the third seed.
If Gauff emerges victorious against the Brit, she will face the winner of the match between Leylah Fernandez and Cristina Bucsa in the third round. The likes of Karolina Muchova, Naomi Osaka, Jelena Ostapenko, and Caroline Garcia loom as the American's potential fourth-round opponents.
Subsequently, Coco Gauff will likely come up against Paula Badosa or Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals as she continues her quest to win her maiden title at the Melbourne Slam.