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Cori 'Coco' Gauff was born on 13 March 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia, and became one of the most talked-about young players in tennis history when she defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2019 — aged just 15. The daughter of former college athletes, she was raised in a sporting household in Delray Beach, Florida, and trained from a young age with visions of following Serena Williams into tennis royalty.
After years as the sport's most anticipated prospect, Gauff delivered on her potential with a stunning 2023 US Open title on home soil at Flushing Meadows — defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final. At 19, she became the youngest American woman to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999.
At 22 in 2026, Gauff is only beginning what most expect to be a multi-Slam career. Her quarterfinal loss to Svitolina at the 2026 Australian Open (1–6, 2–6) was one of her sharpest defeats in recent memory, but her mental resilience and relentless improvement suggest it will be a short-lived setback. She remains one of the biggest names in global tennis.
CAREER JOURNEY
Born in Atlanta to a former college footballer father and track athlete mother. The family relocated to Florida to access better tennis coaching when Coco showed exceptional early promise.
Reached the Wimbledon fourth round as a 15-year-old qualifier, defeating her idol Venus Williams along the way. The world was introduced to a once-in-a-generation talent in real time.
Reached the Roland Garros final at 18, losing to Iga Świątek. But the maturity of her performance throughout the fortnight — and how she handled the occasion — was the real story.
Won the US Open to become world No. 1 — the youngest American woman to hold the top ranking since Serena Williams. Won in front of her home New York crowd, making it unforgettable.
Won Olympic gold in the women's doubles in Paris alongside Jessica Pegula — a tournament result that felt like an expression of pure joy from a player who handles the big occasion like a veteran.
GRAND SLAM RECORD
| Tournament | Surface | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Open | Hard | QF | QF | F | SF | QF |
| French Open | Clay | F | SF | SF | QF | — |
| Wimbledon | Grass | R16 | QF | QF | R16 | — |
| US Open | Hard | R16 | W | SF | QF | — |
W = Won · F = Final · SF = Semifinal · QF = Quarterfinal · R16 = Round of 16. Updated after each major.
LAVER CUP NOTE
The Laver Cup is a men's-only event. Top WTA players are frequently invited to attend as guests and are often visible courtside at The O2. See the Laver Cup 2026 page for full event details.
RECENT MAJOR RESULTS
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