15-year-old Coco Gauff made history as the youngest Women’s Tennis Association title holder since Nicole Vaidisova.
The talented Wimbledon competitor often credits her parents, Corey and Candi Gauff, for nurturing her career from a young age.
Born on March 13, 2004, in Delray Beach, Florida, Coco is the eldest of Corey and Candi’s three children.
Both parents have a background in athletics, with Corey playing basketball at Georgia State University and Candi running track and field at Florida State University.
The family’s love for sports has been passed down to their children, with all three siblings actively involved in various athletic activities.
While raising their kids in Atlanta, Candi worked as an educator and Corey as a healthcare executive. Upon returning to their Florida hometown, the Gauff family encouraged Coco to pursue tennis more seriously.
Her father, Corey, took on the role of her head coach, drawing from his own experience in college sports to guide her through her burgeoning career.
“I think it helps parents when they have played as high as college or even pro,” Corey mentioned to The New York Times. “You better understand the process, so you don’t get too jittery about it.”
The Gauffs have been strategic in their approach to Coco’s training and development, drawing inspiration from other tennis greats like Capriati, Hingis, and the Williams sisters.
Coco’s talent and hard work have paid off both on and off the court.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, her fortune is estimated at $3.5 million, thanks to her successful tennis career and brand endorsements.
She made headlines in 2019 when she defeated Venus Williams at Wimbledon at the age of 15, becoming the youngest player to win a WTA singles title since Nicole Vaidisova in 2004.
In addition to her tennis achievements, Coco’s two younger siblings, Codey and Cameron, are also actively engaged in sports, following in the footsteps of their parents and older sister.
The Gauff family continues to support each other in their athletic pursuits, creating a legacy of excellence both on and off the court.
