Coco Gauff is one of the most recognizable names in tennis right now, and people keep searching her name for a simple reason: she’s in the middle of another deep US Open run this week. This article breaks down who she is, what’s happening with her career today, and answers to the questions fans type into Google most often.
Background: Who Is Coco Gauff?
Cori “Coco” Dionne Gauff is an American professional tennis player, born March 13, 2004. She turned pro as a young teenager and became a household name at just 15 years old, when she beat her childhood idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon in 2019. That single match changed the trajectory of her life — from a promising junior player into one of the faces of American tennis.
Since then, she has won two Grand Slam singles titles: the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open, and she has also reached the world No. 2 singles ranking. She has held the No. 1 doubles ranking too, which is a rare double for a player who is still best known for her singles game. People search for her constantly because she keeps showing up in the later rounds of major tournaments, and because her off-court life — her family, her relationship, her business ventures — draws just as much curiosity as her matches.
Part of what makes Gauff’s story stand out is timing. She turned professional as a young teenager during a period when women’s tennis was actively looking for its next generation of stars, following Serena and Venus Williams. Fans and commentators drew comparisons almost instantly, partly because Gauff herself has said the Williams sisters were the reason she picked up a racket in the first place. That connection has followed her career at every major milestone, including her US Open title in 2023, which made headlines specifically because of how it echoed the path the Williams sisters carved decades earlier.
Beyond tennis, Gauff has also built a business presence. In 2024 she launched Coco Gauff Enterprises, a venture set up to manage her brand partnerships and equity investments outside of prize money. That move signaled she is thinking about her career and finances well past her playing days, which is part of why financial publications keep circling back to profile her.
Latest Update
Gauff is currently competing at the 2026 US Open in New York. On September 7, 2026, she defeated fellow American Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since her championship run in 2023. The win came in one hour and thirty-three minutes and marked her third Grand Slam quarterfinal of the 2026 season. That streak makes her the youngest American woman to reach three major quarterfinals in a single year since Serena Williams in 2003.
Her next opponent is 2025 French Open champion Mirra Andreeva, with the quarterfinal match expected later in the tournament schedule (the 2026 US Open runs from August 24 to September 13). Gauff currently leads Andreeva 5-0 in their head-to-head record, including a hard-court win at the 2023 US Open.
💡 Nothing beyond her tennis results has been confirmed as new or urgent as of this date — there is no verified news of injury, engagement, or retirement circulating despite some search interest around those topics. Any such claims currently online should be treated as unconfirmed unless a credible outlet reports them directly.
Full Profile
Family and Early Life
Coco Gauff was born in Delray Beach, Florida (some sources list Atlanta, Georgia, as her birth city — this detail is inconsistently reported across outlets and should be treated as not fully confirmed either way, though most major references point to Florida). She grew up in a household built around athletics. Her parents, Corey Gauff and Candi Odom Gauff, were both accomplished collegiate athletes before she was born. She has said she wanted to be the best tennis player in the world from a very young age, and her family restructured their lives to support that goal, including relocating so she could train more seriously.
Career Path
Gauff turned professional in 2018 at age 14, after already making a name for herself on the junior circuit. Her breakout moment came at Wimbledon in 2019, where she beat Venus Williams as a 15-year-old qualifier, becoming the youngest player in the open era to qualify for the Wimbledon main draw. That win turned her from a promising junior into an international name almost overnight.
From there, her results built steadily rather than instantly. She reached the French Open singles final in 2022, losing to Iga Swiatek, before breaking through for her first Grand Slam title at the 2023 US Open, where she beat Aryna Sabalenka in three sets. That victory made her the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams. She followed it with a second major title at the 2025 French Open.
Her doubles career has been just as strong in stretches. She reached the world No. 1 doubles ranking in August 2022, and won a French Open doubles title in 2024. Her 2026 season has been one of her most consistent yet: a quarterfinal run at the Australian Open, a semifinal appearance at Wimbledon, a WTA title in Cincinnati, and now a run to the US Open quarterfinals for the first time since her 2023 championship season. Along the way, she has worked with more than one coach, including Jean-Christophe Faurel, who has coached her since 2019, and Gavin MacMillan, who joined her team in 2025 to help refine her serve and overall technical game.
Age
Gauff is 22 years old, born March 13, 2004.
Religion
Gauff has spoken publicly about her Christian faith in interviews, describing it as something that grounds her during the pressure of professional tennis. Beyond that general statement, further details about her specific religious practices are not publicly documented and should be treated as unconfirmed.
Spouse/Partner
Gauff is unmarried. She has confirmed she is in a relationship with Jalen Sera, an Atlanta-based musician and actor. The two reportedly reconnected as adults after Sera was a fourth-grade student of Gauff’s mother, Candi. Gauff first publicly discussed the relationship (without naming him) in a 2024 Time interview, and later confirmed his identity and their anniversary during a 2025 sponsor video.
Net Worth
Estimates of Gauff’s net worth vary depending on the source and what is counted, generally ranging between $25 million and $35 million as of 2026. This figure combines on-court prize money — she has earned more than $35 million across her career, ranking her among the top ten highest earners in tennis history — with endorsement income from brands including New Balance, Rolex, Barilla, and Mercedes-Benz. Some estimates of her commercial (non-prize-money) earnings between 2022 and 2025 put that figure at around $90 million, though that number comes from outside estimates rather than a confirmed statement from her team. Because private financial details are never fully public, any specific net worth figure should be treated as an estimate rather than a confirmed number.
Parents
Her father is Corey Gauff, a former college basketball player who has also served as one of her coaches. Her mother is Candi (Odom) Gauff, a former collegiate track athlete. Gauff has two younger brothers, Codey and Cameron.
Height
Gauff stands at 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm).
Education
Gauff was homeschooled and completed her studies through Florida Virtual School to accommodate her training and travel schedule. She graduated from high school in May 2022 while already competing on the professional tour.
Hometown/State of Origin
Gauff is most commonly listed as being from Delray Beach, Florida, where she currently resides. As noted above, some sources list Atlanta, Georgia as her birthplace, which is why this detail is flagged rather than stated as a single settled fact.
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Quick Facts Table
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cori Dionne Gauff |
| Born | March 13, 2004 |
| Age | 22 |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Turned Pro | 2018 |
| Grand Slam Singles Titles | 2 (2023 US Open, 2025 French Open) |
| Career-High Singles Ranking | No. 2 (June 2024) |
| Current Singles Ranking | No. 4 (2026) |
| Partner | Jalen Sera |
| Net Worth (est.) | $25–35 million |
| Residence | Delray Beach, Florida |
Reader Questions (FAQ)
How old is Coco Gauff?
Coco Gauff is 22 years old. She was born on March 13, 2004, in the United States.
Is Coco Gauff married?
No, Coco Gauff is not married. She is in a relationship with Atlanta-based musician and actor Jalen Sera, whom she has been dating since around 2023.
How much is Coco Gauff’s net worth?
Estimates put her net worth between roughly $25 million and $35 million as of 2026, combining prize money and endorsement deals. Exact figures are not publicly confirmed, since financial details of this kind are private.
Who are Coco Gauff’s parents?
Her father is Corey Gauff, a former college basketball player, and her mother is Candi Gauff, a former collegiate track athlete. Both have played active roles in her tennis development.
How many Grand Slams has Coco Gauff won?
Gauff has won two Grand Slam singles titles: the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open. She has also won Grand Slam doubles titles, including the 2024 French Open.
Is Coco Gauff still playing at the 2026 US Open?
Yes. As of September 8, 2026, Gauff has advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open after beating Iva Jovic, and is next scheduled to face Mirra Andreeva.
What is Coco Gauff’s current ranking?
Gauff is ranked world No. 4 in singles as of 2026. Her career-high ranking is world No. 2, reached in June 2024.
Where is Coco Gauff from?
Gauff currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida. Her birthplace is most commonly reported as Florida, though a small number of sources list Atlanta, Georgia, so this detail carries some inconsistency across outlets.
⚠️ A note on accuracy: A few widely circulated “biography” sites list conflicting numbers for Gauff’s net worth, weight, and even birthplace. Where sources disagreed and no primary source (her team, a major outlet, or a verified interview) settled the question, this article flags the detail as unconfirmed rather than picking one version to state as fact.
Wrap-Up
Coco Gauff’s story so far is really a story about consistency. She broke through as a teenager beating one of her idols, and instead of fading the way a lot of young prodigies do, she kept building — new coaches, new training methods, two Grand Slam titles, and now a third major quarterfinal in a single season at just 22. That’s a track record most players twice her age haven’t matched.
Off the court, she’s chosen to keep her personal life fairly guarded, only slowly opening up about her relationship with Jalen Sera over the past couple of years. That mix — bold and expressive on the court, private and deliberate off it — seems to be part of why people keep coming back to search her name.
As her 2026 US Open run continues, expect search interest in her to keep climbing, especially around her quarterfinal match against Mirra Andreeva. This article will reflect updates as new, verified information becomes available.
Thomas Andrew is the founder of Odubio.com, a digital platform sharing inspiring biographies, news, and stories about global icons and achievers.