Despite being a global tennis icon, Coco Gauff remains grounded, valuing normalcy over extravagance. The 20-year-old US Open champion, ranked World No. 3, is the highest-paid female athlete of 2024, earning over $30 million. Yet, her day-to-day life defies assumptions of celebrity luxury.
Currently preparing for the United Cup and Australian Open, Gauff recently addressed misconceptions about her lifestyle. During an Instagram interaction with the Australian Open, she candidly shared that her life remains “pretty normal.”
“I’m just a girl who plays tennis,” Gauff remarked, highlighting her hands-on approach to daily tasks like grocery shopping and cooking. She debunked comments assuming she relies on chefs or lavish services, explaining her joy in doing ordinary things.
Gauff cherishes the opportunity to inspire others while staying connected to her roots. The athlete recently celebrated her first Thanksgiving in her new Florida home, hosting a heartfelt “Friendsgiving” with loved ones.
Through her humility and authenticity, Gauff continues to show that extraordinary success doesn’t have to change one’s essence.
Coco Gauff in 2024
Ranked world no.3, Coco played her last match on the 9th of November when she overcame world no.5 Qinwen Zheng 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) in the final in Riyadh to win her 9th career title.
This season Gauff has a 54-17 record. Gauff clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, Beijing and Riyadh.
Coco Gauff will face the world no.212 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never competed against each other up to now in top competitions.
Gauff conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, Beijing and Riyadh.
The American won 9 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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