10 key facts about Coco Gauff's rise and the family behind the champion.
Her parents Corey and Candi Gauff were college athletes -- Corey played basketball at Georgia State while Candi was a standout heptathlete at Florida State.
Corey and Candi, who were married for over 20 years, have been courtside at Coco's biggest moments -- her US Open and French Open triumphs.
At the Paris Olympics, Coco became the youngest American woman to win a singles match since Venus Williams in 2000 and the 1st US tennis player to carry the national flag at the opening ceremony, alongside LeBron James.
Brothers Codey pursues baseball; Cameron plays tennis, football, basketball.
Coco was born in Atlanta, but her family relocated to Delray Beach, Florida, to give her access to better tennis training and facilities.
Corey studied Venus and Serena's career to coach his daughter in her early years.
Though he's stepped back from coaching, he still sends Coco detailed reports.
Candi recalls her daughter getting out of a stroller and running laps during a relative's track practice.
That moment, she says, showed Coco was 'destined to be something.'
'My dad took me to this tournament, watching Venus and Serena.. so it's incredible to win on this stage,' Coco said after winning the 2023 US Open.
Coco recently revealed that her parents' divorce has taken a major emotional toll.
Corey's intense reactions to Coco's errors distracted her so they agreed he'd watch from out of sight.