Coco Gauff Bio

  • • Coached by father, Corey, who played basketball at Georgia State; mother, Candi, excelled in gymnastics before competing in a track and field at Florida State University
  • • Previously worked with Diego Moyano
  • • Started playing tennis at six
  • • Favorite surface is hard, describes her playing style as aggressive as possible with a big serve; depends on her quickness and athleticism to keep her in any point - describes herself as a "fighter"
  • • Tennis idols growing up were the Williams sisters whose tenacity and fearlessness made her want to become a professional tennis player
  • • Enjoys hanging out with her brother and family, watching superhero movies and making TikTok videos
  • • Does not have any pets but has been trying to convince her mom to get a dog
  • • Favorite city is Paris because of the history, food and architecture. Favorite celebrity is Beyonce because she is an incredible performer

Biographical information from WTA. Information might not be up to date.


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