Reveling in the holiday cheer, reigning US Open champion Coco Gauff recently partook in a Secret Santa gathering among friends, embodying the Christmas spirit ahead of the festive season.
Sharing the festive moment, Gauff and her friends dressed up for the occasion, capturing joyful snapshots in front of a beautifully adorned Christmas tree. Gauff’s friend, Jamilah Nicolee, posted a delightful picture on Instagram, teasing the holiday merriment to come with a playful caption: “Coming soon to a chimney near you.”
Gauff, displaying her characteristic humor, responded to Nicolee’s post, jesting that she relished the role of being her friend’s reindeer, stating, “Loved being your reindeer.”
The tennis sensation further shared the joyous moments on her Instagram story, labeling the event as the “Annual Secret Santa.”
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Ending her 2023 season on a high note, Gauff soared to a career-best World No. 3 ranking, propelled primarily by her triumphant performance at the US Open. Throughout the season, the 19-year-old clinched three additional titles, triumphing at the WTA 250 ASB Classic in Auckland, the WTA 500 Citi Open in Washington, and the prestigious WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open.
Gauff’s stellar form also earned her a spot at the WTA Finals, where she advanced to the semifinals before bowing out to compatriot Jessica Pegula.
As the year draws to a close, Coco Gauff continues to embrace joyous moments with loved ones, exemplifying not just her prowess on the tennis court but also her spirit of celebration and camaraderie off the court during this festive season.
Coco Gauff in 2023
Ranked world no.3 (career-high), Gauff played her last match on the 4th of November when she capitulated to world no.5 Jessica Pegula 6-2 6-1 in the semifinal in Cancun (draw).
Until now, during this year Gauff owns a 51-16 record. Gauff conquered 4 titles in 2023 in Auckland, Washington, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.