Fresh off her French Open victory, Coco Gauff made an unexpected appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, delighting fans with her energy and charm. The tennis star, who recently claimed her second Grand Slam title, walked onto the set with her Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, marking her first-ever late-night talk show appearance.
Gauff’s entrance took the audience by surprise as she joined Fallon for a lighthearted conversation about her journey to the championship. She shared insights into her preparation, the emotions of winning in Paris, and the significance of becoming the first American to win the title since Serena Williams in 2015.
During the segment, Gauff also showcased a mini replica of her French Open trophy, joking about its size compared to the original. Fallon and the crowd erupted in laughter as she explained how tournaments provide players with smaller versions to take home.
Her appearance added to an already exciting night on the show, which featured other celebrity guests. Fans praised Gauff’s charisma and confidence, celebrating her latest achievement and looking forward to her next steps in the tennis world.
Cori Gauff in 2025
Ranked world no.2 (career-high), Gauff played her last match on the 7th of June when she beat world no.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5) 6-2 6-4 in the final of the French Open to win her 11th career title.
This year Gauff has managed to achieve a composed 31-8 record. Coco has won 2 titles in 2025 in Australia and French Open. The American was the finalist in Madrid and Rome.
