Cori Gauff (American Tennis Player) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Tennis Player
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	13/03/2004
Age	22 years
Birthplace	Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Latest News about Cori Gauff

12/10/2025

Coco Gauff won the Wuhan Open women's singles title by defeating Jessica Pegula in the final, securing her third WTA 1000 title of 2025. This victory marked her 11th career WTA singles title and contributed to her strong season on hard courts. She earned significant prize money and boosted her world ranking to No. 4.

01/06/2025

Coco Gauff captured her second Grand Slam singles title at Roland Garros by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in the final, becoming the first American woman to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015. This achievement followed her runner-up finishes at the WTA 1000 events in Madrid and Rome earlier in the clay season. At age 21, she solidified her status as a top contender with two Grand Slam titles.

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Bio/Wiki

Nickname	Coco Gauff

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 9"
Weight	55 kg
Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Black

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Homeschooled
College/University	Did not attend
Educational Qualifications	Homeschooled by her mother

Personal Life

Religion	Christianity
Ethnicity	African-American
Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian
Hobbies	Playing golf, Horse Riding, Swimming

Family

Father

Corey Gauff (Professional Basketball player)

Mother

Candi Gauff (Track and field athlete)

Siblings

Brother(s)	2 (Younger)
Sister	None

Career

Tennis

International Debut	July 2014 at the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Clay Court National 12-and-under title, which she won
Coach/Mentor	Corey Gauff (Her Father)
Records (main ones)	Youngest player to win the USTA Clay Court National 12-and-under title (July 2014), at the age of 10 years and 4 months Youngest ever US Open Junior (2017) girls' finalist at the age of 13 Fifth youngest French Open Winner (2018) at the age of 14 Youngest player ever to qualify for Wimbledon in 2019 at the age of 15
Career Titles	Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation's "Little Mo" eight-and-under nationals (2012) USTA Clay Court National 12-and-under title 2014 French Open Junior (2018) Grade 1 Junior International Roehampton in 2018 (She became world no. 1 Junior) Junior Grand Slam doubles title at the US Open 2018 with partner Caty McNally Junior Fed Cup doubles title 2018 with partner Alexa Noel Orange Bowl International Tennis Championships singles title in December 2018 US Open (2023) Linz Open (2019) Parma (2021) Auckland (2023) Washington DC (2023) Cincinnati (2023) Auckland (2024) Beijing (2024) WTA Finals (2024) Roland Garros (2025) Wuhan (2025)

Favourites

Favourite Tennis Players	Venus Williams Serena Williams
Favourite Food	Sprouts & Fruit Salad
Favourite Actor	Brad Pitt
Favourite Actress	Emily Blunt
Favourite Singer	Jaden Smith
Favourite Colour	Blue

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Cori Gauff, a talented American tennis player, made history as the youngest qualifier at Wimbledon and gained fame by defeating Venus Williams in the first round.
2. With a passion for sports from a young age, Cori was encouraged by her former athlete parents to explore different sports before choosing tennis.
3. Inspired by the Williams sisters, Cori decided to pursue tennis, supported and coached by her family who had given up their sports careers.
4. Moving from Atlanta to Delray Beach, Florida, Cori's father became her coach, guiding her training and development in tennis.
5. At the age of 8, Cori began her tennis journey at the New Generation Tennis Academy with coach Gerard Logo.
6. Cori's early success came in 2012 when she won the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation's “Little Mo” national title at age 8.
7. Training at the Mouratoglou Academy at 10, led by Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Cori displayed enthusiasm and determination for tennis.
8. In 2014, at 10 years and 4 months, Cori became the youngest to win the USTA Clay Court National 12-and-under title.
9. Cori's junior career thrived, with victories in Grade A tournaments and a runner-up finish at the US Open Junior in 2017.
10. saw Cori win the Junior French Open and become the Junior World No. 1 in tennis, followed by further successes in doubles competitions.
11. Competing in the Junior Fed Cup and Orange Bowl in 2018, Cori's wins propelled her to high junior world rankings.
12. In 2019, Cori made history again, becoming the youngest player at 15 years and 3 months to qualify and compete at Wimbledon.
13. Her remarkable Wimbledon debut involved a memorable victory over Venus Williams, showcasing her mental strength and determination.
14. Cori's exceptional performance continued with victories over Rybáriková and Hercog before a loss to Halep in the tournament.
15. In a monumental win in 2023, Cori Gauff clinched the US Open women's singles title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka and achieving a world No. 3 ranking.

Cori Gauff Tennis Player American Atlanta, Georgia, United States