Cori Gauff is a prominent American tennis player who has rapidly ascended the ranks of professional tennis, captivating audiences with her exceptional talent and inspiring story.
Wiki/Biography
Cori Gauff was born on March 13, 2004 (age 19 years; as of 2023) in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Her zodiac sign is Pisces. Her mother’s decision to homeschool her allowed Cori to dedicate herself fully to her rigorous tennis training schedule. While she chose not to attend college immediately due to her thriving career, her mother hopes she will pursue higher education in the future.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5′ 9″
- Weight (approx.): 55 kg
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family
Cori Gauff comes from an African-American family with a strong athletic background. Her father, Corey Gauff, is a former professional basketball player and current healthcare executive. Her mother, Candi Gauff, is a former track and field athlete and educator. She also has two younger brothers, Cory and Cameron Gauff.
Career
Cori’s journey began at age 8 when she joined the New Generation Tennis Academy under the tutelage of Gerard Logo. Early successes included winning the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation’s “Little Mo” eight-and-under nationals in 2012, marking her first national title. Her talent led her to the Mouratoglou Academy in 2014, where she impressed Serena Williams’ coach, Patrick Mouratoglou. That same year, she achieved a remarkable feat, becoming the youngest player to win the United States Tennis Association Clay Court National 12-and-under title.
Her international debut came at the US Open Junior in 2014, where she reached the runner-up position. Significant milestones followed: winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2018 French Open, becoming the fifth youngest player to achieve this honor; and reaching World No. 1 Junior ranking later that year. She also secured doubles titles at the US Open Junior and the Junior Fed Cup. Her impressive performance culminated in her finishing the 2018 season as the Junior World No. 2.
In 2019, Cori Gauff created history by becoming the youngest qualifier for Wimbledon. Her first-round victory against Venus Williams catapulted her to international stardom. Following Wimbledon, she continued her rise, culminating in her sensational win at the 2023 US Open. This victory made her the first American teenager to win the US Open since Serena Williams in 1999, and propelled her to a world ranking of No. 3 on September 11, 2023.
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Won Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation’s “Little Mo” eight-and-under nationals |
| 2014 | Youngest player to win USTA Clay Court National 12-and-under title |
| 2018 | Won French Open Junior Girls’ Singles and Doubles Titles; Became World No. 1 Junior |
| 2019 | Youngest qualifier for Wimbledon; Defeated Venus Williams in the first round |
| 2023 | Won US Open Women’s Singles; Reached World No. 3 ranking |
Favourite Things
- Favourite Tennis Players: Venus Williams, Serena Williams
- Favourite Food: Sprouts and Fruit Salad
- Favourite Actress: Emily Blunt
- Favourite Actor: Brad Pitt
- Favourite Singer: Jaden Smith
- Favourite Colour: Blue
Facts
Her nickname is Coco, a name she prefers over Cori. Her father emulated the strategies used by Richard Williams (Serena and Venus’ father) in guiding her career. A memorable encounter with Roger Federer at Wimbledon further solidified her place in the tennis world. She is sponsored by New Balance, Head, and the Barilla Group – a sponsor also shared by Roger Federer.
