In the world of tennis, few young stars have shone as brightly or risen as rapidly as Coco Gauff. Since bursting onto the professional scene in 2018, this teenage sensation has captured the hearts of fans worldwide with her precocious talent, fierce competitiveness, and unwavering poise under pressure. But beyond the headlines and highlight reels, just how successful has Gauff been in terms of tangible achievements? Let’s take a closer look at the impressive collection of titles this rising star has amassed in her short but spectacular career thus far.
A Prodigy Emerges
Gauff first made waves as a 13-year-old when she reached the girls’ final at the 2017 US Open. But it was her breakthrough performance at Wimbledon in 2019, where she defeated Venus Williams en route to the fourth round, that truly announced her arrival on the global stage. Gauff backed up that stunning run by claiming her maiden WTA singles title at the Linz Open later that year, becoming the youngest tour-level champion since 2004.
Conquering the Doubles Circuit
While Gauff’s singles exploits have garnered the most attention, she has also proven to be a formidable force in doubles. In 2018, she partnered with Caty McNally to win the US Open girls’ doubles title, showcasing her versatility and teamwork skills. Gauff later translated that success to the senior level, joining forces with Jessica Pegula to triumph at the 2024 French Open and claim her first Grand Slam doubles crown.
Scaling New Heights
As Gauff has matured and refined her game, the titles have continued to flow. In 2021 she added the Emilia-Romagna Open trophy to her collection, before notching an even bigger victory in 2023 when she lifted the US Open trophy at the tender age of 19. Gauff thus became the youngest women’s singles champion in New York since Maria Sharapova in 2006, etching her name alongside some of the sport’s all-time greats.
“Winning the US Open was a dream come true. I always believed I could do it, but to actually hold that trophy… it’s a feeling I can’t describe.”
Coco Gauff, in post-victory comments to the media
That watershed 2023 season also saw Gauff add three WTA 1000 titles to her resume at the Cincinnati Masters, China Open, and Auckland Open. These triumphs helped propel her into the top five of the world rankings and silenced any lingering doubts about her ability to consistently compete at the very highest level.
Queen of the Court
The undoubted pinnacle of Gauff’s career thus far came in November 2024 when she claimed the prestigious WTA Finals crown, cementing her status as the best women’s player of the year. Her dominant performance throughout the week, culminating in a straight-sets victory over World No. 1 Iga Swiatek in the championship match, served as a microcosm of her meteoric rise to the summit of the sport.
In addition to her on-court exploits, Gauff’s impact has been recognized by her peers and the wider sporting world. In 2024 she collected an ESPY Award for Best Tennis Player, further validation of her standing as one of the most exciting and influential young athletes on the planet.
- 2024 WTA Finals singles champion
- 2024 China Open singles champion
- 2024 French Open doubles champion
- 2023 US Open singles champion
- 2023 Cincinnati Masters singles champion
- 2021 Emilia-Romagna Open singles champion
- 2019 Linz Open singles champion
With so much already accomplished and her entire career still ahead of her, it’s tantalizing to imagine just how many more titles Coco Gauff might accumulate before she hangs up her racket. One thing is for certain – whenever she takes the court, this extraordinary young woman is sure to captivate audiences and embody the exciting future of tennis.
