Coco Gauff

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By Michelle September 07, 2022

Coco Gauff was born on March 13, 2004, to Candi and Corey Gauff, both of whom are from Delray Beach, Florida.

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When Gauff was seven, her family moved back to Delray Beach so that she would have better training opportunities.

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She received a wild card into qualifying at the US Open, but lost her opening match 5 months after turning 14 years old.

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Starting the year ranked No. 67, Gauff started 2020 playing at the Auckland Open in New Zealand.

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Gauff uses a Head Boom MP 2022 with 16 main and 19 cross strings. She wears New Balance clothing and tennis shoes.

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Her parents said that she was not diagnosed with depression and had not sought medical attention relating to her psychological wellbeing.

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Coco Gauff was eliminated in the U.S. Open quarterfinals by on-fire Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia.

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Coco Gauff, a rising young tennis star, credits Serena Williams and her sister, Venus, with inspiring her dad to buy her a racquet.

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