Coco Gauff took her first step toward defending her U.S. Open title on Monday with a straight-sets victory — 6-2, 6-0 — over France’s Varvara Gracheva in the first round of the tournament.

Coco Gauff 2-6 2-1 Iga Swiatek* Again, a strong start to the game gives Gauff a signpost for how to beat Swiatek, 15-0. She pushes Swiatek back then hits the drop shot, good point construction and ...

Coco Gauff of the U.S. holds the trophy while being interviewed after winning the final match of the French Tennis Open against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris ...

Coco Gauff waves to the crowd after her U.S. Open quarterfinal win. Reuters “In sports, it can be difficult sometimes because people forget you’re a person,” Gauff said.

Since Coco Gauff went pro at 14, she has played under the weight of high expectations. Now 18, she has her own measures for greatness. Coco Gauff photographed at the Delray Beach Tennis Center.

Sarah Stier/Getty Coco Gauff of the United States reacts after returning a shot against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in their Women's Singles Final match on Day Thirteen of the 2023 US Open on ...

Coco Gauff told USA TODAY Sports she got “super excited” when she received her Olympic nomination letter, calling it "an honor" to represent the U.S.

Key Points Coco Gauff has been in a relationship since 2023, but she has opted to keep her boyfriend's identity a secret. The couple grew up together in Atlanta, Georgia. He does not play tennis.

Meet Coco Gauff's dad, Corey: Corey Gauff grew up in Delray Beach, Florida, and played college basketball at Georgia State University. He played a little tennis growing up, but not much.

Coco Gauff 's boyfriend is her biggest cheerleader — on and off the court. As a U.S. Open champion (and current competitor in the 2025 French Open), Gauff is used to the spotlight.