Coco Gauff: Age, Height, Boyfriend, Net Worth & Full Biography

Coco Gauff is 22 years old, born March 13 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, and she stands 5 feet 9 inches. She’s a two-time Grand Slam singles champion, the WTA’s top earning woman for three years straight, and somehow also still one of the youngest people at the very top of her sport.

She first sort of popped up on everyone’s radar when she was fifteen. After that she’s stayed close to the summit, like, almost nonstop.

Coco Gauff Biography

Detail	Information
Full Name	Cori “Coco” Dionne Gauff
Date of Birth	March 13, 2004
Age	22
Birthplace	Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Height	5’9″ (175 cm)
Career-High Ranking	World No. 2 (singles, June 2025)
Grand Slam Titles	2 (singles)
Coach	Gavin MacMillan
Boyfriend	Jalen Sera
Net Worth (2026)	Est. $35 million
Parents	Corey and Candi Gauff

Early Life and Family

About the name: Coco comes from a small family thing, her parents wanted their first kid to be Corey or Cori, so an aunt said “Coco” to end the whole confusion. She started tennis at six, and by age ten she was training with Patrick Mouratoglou — Serena Williams’s longtime coach , by the way — so yeah, early emphasis.

Her parents kind of built her path around her. Her father, Corey, played college basketball at Georgia State, then later moved into healthcare executive work; her mother, Candi, ran track at Florida State and later homeschooled Coco through Florida Virtual School while also supervising her training. When Coco was seven, the family moved to Delray Beach , specifically for stronger coaching access. She has two younger brothers too.

Breaking Through as a Teenager

Gauff became a real household name at Wimbledon 2019. She qualified for the main draw at fifteen years and 214 days — the youngest player to do that in the tournament’s open era — and then, in the first round, she beat her childhood idol, Venus Williams. That kind of moment just doesn’t land on the doorstep of many fifteen-year-olds, anywhere.

And instead of it turning into a single headline, she kept it going. You can see it in steady top-5 rankings, a US Open singles title, and a career-high world No. 2 that came in June 2025.

Career Highlights

• 2019: Youngest Wimbledon main-draw qualifier in the open era; defeated Venus Williams in round one
• 2023–2025: Named Forbes’ highest-paid female athlete for three consecutive years
• 2024 Paris Olympics: Competed and served as Team USA’s female flag bearer alongside LeBron James
• June 2025: Reached a career-high ranking of World No. 2 in singles

Net Worth and Earnings

Gauff’s net worth is estimated at around $35 million as of 2026, and prize money is actually the smaller share of it. She’s earned more than $24 million in tournament play over her career, but honestly endorsements are the main chunk of her money.

Forbes estimates her commercial earnings from 2022 to 2025 at around $90 million, and yeah, the headline deals include New Balance, Rolex and Mercedes-Benz—so it’s not just prize money. In 2024 she also rolled out Coco Gauff Enterprises via WME, to oversee brand ownership and equity partnerships, kind of showing she’s thinking well beyond the tour, not just match week.

Height, Build, and Playing Style

At 5’9″ and about 55 kg, Gauff has that kind of body for a modern power-baseline style. She’s got enough reach at the net, plus she can stretch well on serve, but she’s not exactly a pure power hitter like some of her rivals. Her tennis has always leaned into speed, defensive positioning, and mental toughness, more than raw size by itself, if that makes sense.

Relationship: Who Is Jalen Sera?

Gauff has kept her personal life pretty quiet, but she’s been dating Jalen Sera, a musician and creative professional, since roughly 2023. She confirmed it publicly in 2025. Sera keeps a low profile too, with no big endorsement deals on his side. Reports say he stays mostly out of the spotlight, and if he does show up it’s usually when travel allows, like at a U.S. event here and there. She’s also said she prefers to keep the relationship away from the sharper scrutiny that comes with touring in Europe.

Personal Life

Off the court, Gauff describes herself as a fan of anime, including My Hero Academia, and has spoken about praying with her father before every match — a ritual she’s kept since she was eight. She’s also a UNICEF ambassador and has been vocal on issues including racial justice.

FAQs

How old is Coco Gauff?
She was born March 13, 2004, so she’ll be 22 in 2026.

How tall is Coco Gauff?
5 feet 9 inches (175 cm).

What is Coco Gauff’s net worth?
Estimated about $35 million as of 2026, mainly from endorsements plus prize money.

Who is Coco Gauff’s boyfriend?
Jalen Sera, a musician and creative professional, dating since around 2023.

What is Coco Gauff’s highest ranking?
World No. 2 in singles, reached in June 2025.

Who are Coco Gauff’s parents?
Corey Gauff, a former college basketball player, and Candi Gauff, a former track athlete.

Who coaches Coco Gauff?
Gavin MacMillan, since ahead of the 2025 US Open.

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