Cori Gauff, a talented American tennis player, made history as the youngest qualifier at Wimbledon and gained fame by defeating Venus Williams in the first round. |
With a passion for sports from a young age, Cori was encouraged by her former athlete parents to explore different sports before choosing tennis. |
Inspired by the Williams sisters, Cori decided to pursue tennis, supported and coached by her family who had given up their sports careers. |
Moving from Atlanta to Delray Beach, Florida, Cori's father became her coach, guiding her training and development in tennis. |
At the age of 8, Cori began her tennis journey at the New Generation Tennis Academy with coach Gerard Logo. |
Cori's early success came in 2012 when she won the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation's “Little Mo” national title at age 8. |
Training at the Mouratoglou Academy at 10, led by Serena Williams’ coach Patrick Mouratoglou, Cori displayed enthusiasm and determination for tennis. |
In 2014, at 10 years and 4 months, Cori became the youngest to win the USTA Clay Court National 12-and-under title. |
Cori's junior career thrived, with victories in Grade A tournaments and a runner-up finish at the US Open Junior in 2017. |
saw Cori win the Junior French Open and become the Junior World No. 1 in tennis, followed by further successes in doubles competitions. |
Competing in the Junior Fed Cup and Orange Bowl in 2018, Cori's wins propelled her to high junior world rankings. |
In 2019, Cori made history again, becoming the youngest player at 15 years and 3 months to qualify and compete at Wimbledon. |
Her remarkable Wimbledon debut involved a memorable victory over Venus Williams, showcasing her mental strength and determination. |
Cori's exceptional performance continued with victories over Rybáriková and Hercog before a loss to Halep in the tournament. |
In a monumental win in 2023, Cori Gauff clinched the US Open women's singles title, defeating Aryna Sabalenka and achieving a world No. 3 ranking. |