Coco Gauff has made improvements to her serving and her forehand. And the strides in both of those areas are among the reasons she's considered one of the few women ready to challenge two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Australian Open.

Coco Gauff kicked off her 2025 season in style, showcasing exceptional form and determination as she led the United States to victory at the United Cup. The 20-year-old displayed an unblemished record throughout the tournament,

Given everything she has already achieved in her fledgling career – and the weight of expectation she has borne as one of tennis’ rising superstars – it’s sometimes easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still only 20 years old.

Australian Open begins January 12 in Melbourne, and the draws for the men’s and women’s singles are intriguing — and have thrown up some blockbuster first-round matches. The Athletic’s tennis writers,

Tennis enthusiasts are already buzzing about the potential semifinal clash between two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Coco Gauff. This highly anticipated matchup is a rematch of their 2024 semifinal encounter,