How Coco's Family Built Grand Slam Champ

10 key facts about Coco Gauff's rise and the family behind the champion.

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Her parents Corey and Candi Gauff were college athletes -- Corey played basketball at Georgia State while Candi was a standout heptathlete at Florida State.

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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.

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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.

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Brothers Codey pursues baseball; Cameron plays tennis, football, basketball.

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Coco was born in Atlanta, but her family relocated to Delray Beach, Florida, to give her access to better tennis training and facilities.

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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.

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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.'

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'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.

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Coco recently revealed that her parents' divorce has taken a major emotional toll.

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Corey's intense reactions to Coco's errors distracted her so they agreed he'd watch from out of sight.

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