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Coco Gauff, the talented American tennis player, has made significant strides in her professional career since 2018. Known for her prowess on quick surfaces, particularly hard-court games, Gauff has established herself as a formidable player in the tennis world. Inspired by her idols Serena Williams and Venus Williams, Gauff decided to pursue tennis despite dabbling in various sports during her childhood.

Born on March 13, 2004, Gauff hails from an athletic background. Her parents, Corey and Kandi, have impressive collegiate backgrounds in basketball and track and field, respectively. Standing at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m), Gauff has displayed exceptional skills and determination on the court.

With a net worth estimated at $8 million, Gauff has earned considerable success in her career. In 2023 alone, she amassed prize money of $1,237,640, and her total career earnings from WTA tournaments amount to an impressive $6,787,731. This places her among the top 10 WTA players in terms of earnings.

Gauff has also secured endorsement deals with renowned brands such as New Balance, Head, Barilla, and Microsoft. Off the court, she enjoys a luxurious lifestyle and owns notable vehicles like the Mercedes-Benz GLC and Jaguar F-Pace SVR. Gauff resides in Florida with her parents and two younger brothers.

Throughout her career, Gauff has achieved remarkable milestones. She became the number 1 junior player in the world after winning the Junior 2018 French Open singles title and reached the finals in the singles category of the French Open 2022. Additionally, she has clinched three WTA tour single titles and eight WTA tour doubles titles.

At just 19 years old, Coco Gauff continues to make a name for herself in professional tennis. Her impressive skills, record-breaking achievements, and lucrative endorsements solidify her position as a rising star in the sport.

Re-reported from the article originally published in Sports Tiger