Coco Gauff heads U.S. tennis at Paris Olympics after missing Tokyo ...
Coco Gauff will lead the U.S. tennis team at the Paris Olympics three years after missing the Tokyo Games because of COVID-19 infection.
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Coco Gauff, Taylor Fritz Headline U.S. Olympic Tennis Team
The American team features six first-time Olympians, the U.S. Tennis Association said in Thursday's announcement. Tennis at the Olympics runs July 27-Aug. 4.
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Coco Gauff - 10 things to know with detail
- Coco Gauff, full name Cori "Coco" Gauff, is a professional tennis player from the United States.
- She was born on March 13, 2004, in Delray Beach, Florida.
- Gauff first gained attention in 2019 when she became the youngest player to qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon at the age of 15.
- At Wimbledon that same year, Gauff made a stunning run to the fourth round, defeating Venus Williams along the way.
- Gauff turned professional in 2018 and has since won multiple junior Grand Slam titles.
- She is known for her powerful groundstrokes, speed on the court, and mental toughness.
- Gauff has been praised for her maturity and composure on and off the court, despite her young age.
- In 2021, Gauff reached her first WTA singles final at the Emilia-Romagna Open in Italy.
- She has a career-high singles ranking of World No. 17, achieved in July 2021.
- Gauff is considered one of the rising stars in women's tennis and has a bright future ahead of her in the sport.