Coco Gauff's Relaxed Start to 2025

Coco Gauff, bouncing back from a tough 2024, kicked off 2025 with a bang at the United Cup. She and her teammate Taylor Fritz secured a spot in the semifinals with some solid wins. Gauff beat Zhang Shuai 7-6 (4), 6-2 and Fritz clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zhang Zhizhen. Gauff loves the team spirit in tournaments like these. She finds them less intense than Grand Slams, with more relaxed changeovers and fun chats. After a successful off-season, including a reading challenge where she aims to read 22 books this year, Gauff is focused on balancing her tennis career and personal growth. She spent quality time with friends and family over Thanksgiving and worked hard with her trainer, Stéphane Dal Soglio. 2024 was a mix for Gauff. While she had 50 wins, her Grand Slam performances were inconsistent. She reached semifinals at the Australian Open and French Open, but couldn't go further. Her schedule was packed, with late-night matches and press conferences. She finds this schedule unhealthy and unfair. Gauff is committed to continuous improvement, both on and off the court. She aims to maintain a better work-life balance in 2025.