Is tennis star Coco Gauff from Georgia? What to know as she continues in the French Open

As Coco Gauff continues to impress at the 2025 French Open, tennis fans are wondering: where is the star from?Yes, Cori Coco Gauff was born in Atlanta, on March 13, 2004.

Though she now lives and trains in Florida, her connection to Georgia is more than just a birthplace, its part of her legacy.Heres what we know about her Georgia roots and who she is.Who is Coco Gauff?Gauff, 21, is an American professional tennis player with a powerful presence on the global stage.

She reached as high as No.

2 in singles and No.

1 in doubles, according to the Womens Tennis Association (WTA).

She has already won a major title, including the 2023 US Open and the 2024 French Open in doubles, along with the the 2024 WTA Finals.Gauff first rose to prominence at age 15 during the 2019 Wimbledon Championships, where she defeated Venus Williams.

Since then, she has become a fixture in the top ranks of womens tennis, known for her speed, powerful baseline game, and composure beyond her years.Coco Gauff's familyHer parents, Corey and Candi Gauff, both former collegiate athletes, left their careers to support her tennis dreams.

Corey played college basketball at Georgia State University and Candi was a track and field athlete at Florida State, according to PEOPLE Magazine.She was homeschooled throughout her rise in the sport, which was a decision her family made to support her demanding training schedule.

Gauff is the oldest of three children and has two younger brothers, Cody and Cameron.What is the French Open?Annually in Paris, the French Open (or the Roland Garros) is one of the four prestigious Grand Slam tournaments, played on clay courts.

The 2025 matches started May 25 and the women's final is on the 7th and the men's is on the 8th.

Gauff has reached quarterfinals.

Coco Gauff 2025 French Open matchesFirst round, May 27: Won 6-2, 6-2 against Olivia GadeckiSecond Round, May 29: Won 6-2, 6-4 against Tereza ValentovaThird Round, May 31: Won 6-1, 7-6 against Marie BouzkovaFourth Round, June 2: Won 6-0, 7-5 against Ekaterina AlexandrovaShe will play in the Quarterfinal, Wednesday, June 4, against Madison Keys.Has Coco Gauff played at the French Opening before?Yes, Gauff has a strong history in the tournament.

She reached her first Grand Slam singles final at the French Open in 2022.

In 2024, she won the doubles title and is once again a contender this year.Where does Coco Gauff live?Born in Atlanta, Gauff currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida.Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the Deep South Connect Team Georgia.

Email her at [email protected] article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Who is Coco Gauff? Tennis star originally from Georgia.

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