At 20, Coco Gauff has created a wave in the tennis world. She appeared on the big stage at the very young age of 15 when she defeated Venus Williams at the Wimbledon Championships.
It was no surprise that she got compared to her idol, Serena Williams. However, it looks like Gauff is channeling her inner Williams not just on the tennis court but also off the court, which has left her mother in awe of her.
The American sensation will be playing in the WTA Finals, which begins on November 3. Ahead of the tournament, the players dressed up for a pre-tournament shoot.
What was interesting to see was that Gauff stood out from the rest with her impressive outfit.
Further, it also left her mother, Candi, impressed as she took to Instagram to share her reaction to Gauff’s glorious outfit. Sharing a glimpse of Gauff on her Instagram story, Candi wrote, “@cocogauff stunning!!”
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Gauff put on a lavender-colored one-piece outfit. Sleeveless on one side, the 20-year-old put on matching sleeves on the other side, as she confidently put on the bold look.
While Gauff has put on a style statement off the court, she is also considered one of the best-dressed players on the court.
Moreover, she adjusts to the fashion vibe considering which city she is playing in. Earlier this season, she revealed how she will dress differently in Paris and New York, saying, “I do feel more comfortable being out in New York because Paris has a very professional, chic vibe.
I feel like they focus a lot on layering when it comes to their fashion and really strong, quality clothes. Maybe not too much color, but just using layering a lot. … When I pack for Europe, I pack differently. I like to pack more staple pieces with high-quality materials.”
Because of her on and off-the-court achievements, Gauff is often compared to Serena Williams. During an interview earlier this week, she recalled her first meeting with her idol.
Coco Gauff had a bizarre first meeting with Serena Williams
While Gauff had just started playing tennis, Williams was already an established player and was dominating the WTA circuit. Gauff even attended a few of Williams’ matches but their first meeting was under quite bizarre circumstances.
During an interview with Hair Me Out, which was posted on the Refinery29 YouTube channel, Gauff reminisced about her first face-off with Serena Williams.
She said, “Serena was actually shooting a commercial at the same place I was practicing. I saw somebody walking, and I thought it was a stunt double of her or something.
So I’m like: ‘That looks like Serena and she’s walking over here’. I kind of didn’t pay any attention to it, and then I realized it was her and I was so excited. She came over to just give me advice and speak to me.”
Gauff will have her task cut out and has to be at her best if she has to win the WTA Finals title. She will open her campaign against compatriot Jessica Pegula on Sunday. Do you think the American star can win the WTA Finals in Riyadh? Let us know in the comments below.
