COCO GAFF: The teenager who beat Venus Williams; Win French Open 2025 all about the 21-year-old who made the world talk | Mint

COCO GAFF pulled off a beautiful comeback on Saturday around the world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka dropped in the French Open final and caught her second Grand Slam crown. And it’s just another feather in the 21-year-old hat. In 2019, Gauff even defeated her childhood Venus Williams after winning a wildlife card entry to the Wimbledon. She was only 15 years old at the time. Who is this tennis star who made the world talk? Here’s all you need to know who COCO GAFF is? Coco Gaff, who was born on March 13, 2004 in Delray Beach, Florida, comes from Cori Dionne GAFF. Her father, Corey Gauff, played basketball at Georgia State University, while her mother, Candi Odom Gauff, was a striking track and field athlete at Florida State University. GAUFF’s wonderful tennis talent came forward early, and by the age of 10 she crossed all the Atlantic to practice in France led by Patrick Mouratoglou – the well -known coach of Serena Williams – who sets the stage for a remarkable rise in the world of tennis, calls the Olympic Games website on the French Open star. COCO GAUFF’s career in tennis Early titles: Coco Gauff won her first Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) title at the Linz Open 2019, which has become the latest WTA title holder since 2004. Another title added with a win in the 2021 Emilia-Romagna Open. The first Grand Slam final (2022) Gaff made her first Grand Slam final at the French Open 2022, but lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets. Breakthrough year (2023) started the year with a victory in the Auckland. After a mid -season slump, Pere Riba and Brad Gilbert brought the coaches, which led to a strong return. Won the Washington Open and won her first WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati and for the first time in 8 meetings. Her first Grand Slam title on the US Open 2023 claimed and defeated Aryyna Sabalenka in the final. Became the youngest American woman to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999. Olympic setback (2021) was selected for the Tokyo Olympics, but had to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19. Rise in 2024 COCO GAUFF made the French Open semifinal in singles and won her first Grand Slam Doubles title at Roland Garros with Katerina Siniaková. Coco made her Olympic debut in Paris 2024 and serves as the youngest American flag carrier. She reaches the third round in singles and second round in doubles with Jessica Pegula. COCO GAUFF’s other titles and milestones won her second WTA 1000 title at the China Open and became the latest champion in 14 years. Set up a record for most WTA 1000 victories before turning 21 years old. Coco Gaff’s life outside the court according to the Olympic’s website, Coco Gauff, is a passionate advocate of social justice matters. She used her platform to address important issues, especially with a focus on racial equality, climate change and racial ongoing.