Connect with us

CELEBRITY

Coco Gauff Talks ‘Finding a Balance’ with Boyfriend and Family amid Busy Tennis Sched

Published

on

“It doesn’t feel like I’m missing things because it’s always been my reality,” the reigning U.S. Open champ tells PEOPLE of balancing her tennis priorities

The tennis star, who’s the defending U.S. Open singles champion, opened up to PEOPLE about how she prioritizes family and friends as a pro athlete who travels around the world for tournaments.

“It’s just finding a balance,” Gauff, 20, tells PEOPLE two weeks out from Wimbledon, the prestigious Grand Slam she famously defeated her role model, Venus Williams, in the first round of in 2019 at age 15. “I also think because I started so young that it just feels like my reality,” she explains. “It doesn’t feel like I’m missing things because it’s always been my reality.”

“There are times, yes, I do feel homesick and feel overwhelmed,” she says. “But I am thankful that my parents are able to travel with me a lot, so they help a lot.”

In addition to her mom and dad, Gauff says her pals will cheer her on at matches, too. “Every now and then, some of my friends will be able to pop in for a couple of days before a tournament or something,” she shares.

While Gauff says her friends will be joining her in London to support her at Wimbledon — a moment the star player says she’s “really excited about” — she mentions her boyfriend will likely be in the stands at U.S.-based events.

“My boyfriend, he’ll probably come to maybe some tournaments in the U.S. It’s just a little bit easier than coming to Europe,” Gauff tells PEOPLE of her partner who she’s been dating for over a year, but has kept his identity private.

Gauff’s boyfriend has supported her at major tournaments in the past, like the 2023 U.S. Open, but it’s unlikely he’ll be joining her in France for the Summer Olympics. “I think just right now my mom and dad because it’s in Paris… it’s far away from home,” the player says.

The first-year Olympian, meanwhile, previously qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, but had to withdraw from the Games after testing positive for COVID-19. Now, Gauff says she’s “really looking forward” to competing this year.

Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

David Beckham's 17-year-old daughter Harper is reportedly pregnant, but shockingly reveals the baby's real father is...
CELEBRITY2 weeks ago

David Beckham’s 17-year-old daughter Harper is reportedly pregnant, but shockingly reveals the baby’s real father is…

Taylor Swift Declares She’ll Never Return to Kansas: The pop superstar reportedly lashed out following a shocking revelation that has rocked her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Sources close to the singer suggest that something Travis did pushed her beyond her breaking point—and once you discover the 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮👇
CELEBRITY2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift Declares She’ll Never Return to Kansas: The pop superstar reportedly lashed out following a shocking revelation that has rocked her relationship with NFL star Travis Kelce. Sources close to the singer suggest that something Travis did pushed her beyond her breaking point—and once you discover the 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮👇

Royal Family Update: Prince William Shares Uplifting News as Princess Kate Undergoes Second Round of Chemotherapy — ‘I regret keeping her illness private for two years… she has been fighting a difficult battle.’…
CELEBRITY2 weeks ago

Royal Family Update: Prince William Shares Uplifting News as Princess Kate Undergoes Second Round of Chemotherapy — ‘I regret keeping her illness private for two years… she has been fighting a difficult battle.’…

CELEBRITY2 weeks ago

Breaking: Brittany Mahomes Reveals Golden Raye’s Face for the First Time—Then Stuns Fans With a Jaw-Dropping Surprise About Her Newborn!

CELEBRITY2 weeks ago

CONGRATULATIONS! Serena Williams the Tennis Legend Ignites the Internet with Stunning Bikini Photos, Showcasing Baby Bump in Third Pregnancy Extravaganza!

Breaking: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Signs 3-year $850 Million Endorsement Deal with The Coco Gauff ,For Agreeing To.... 📰 READ FULL STORY HERE ⤵️⤵️
CELEBRITY3 weeks ago

Breaking: Tesla CEO Elon Musk Signs 3-year $850 Million Endorsement Deal with The Coco Gauff ,For Agreeing To…. 📰 READ FULL STORY HERE ⤵️⤵️

BREAKING: Jennifer Lopez Is Getting Married Again — And You’ll Be Speechless When You See WHO It Is! 💔⤵️
CELEBRITY3 weeks ago

BREAKING: Jennifer Lopez Is Getting Married Again — And You’ll Be Speechless When You See WHO It Is! 💔⤵️

Congratulations to Kate and William! The DNA test results of Lilibet are finally out after 4 years of concealment: “Lilibet’s biological father turns out to be….” See more below 👇👇
CELEBRITY3 weeks ago

Congratulations to Kate and William! The DNA test results of Lilibet are finally out after 4 years of concealment: “Lilibet’s biological father turns out to be….” See more below 👇👇

10 Minutes Ago: U.S. President Donald Trump Has Officially Resigned from Office After This Happened…
CELEBRITY3 weeks ago

15 Minutes Ago: U.S. President Donald Trump Has Officially Resigned from Office After This Happened…

OMG! Tennis star Coco Gauff stuns fans and the global sports world as she ties the knot with one of a pair of identical twins—sending the internet into a frenzy of excitement and celebration.
Gist3 weeks ago

OMG! Tennis star Coco Gauff stuns fans and the global sports world as she ties the knot with one of a pair of identical twins—sending the internet into a frenzy of excitement and celebration.

CELEBRITY3 weeks ago

Simone Biles celebrating her 28th birthday, blending real-life inspiration from her personality and values with….. Click Here For Full Details 👇⬇️

NFL3 weeks ago

Congratulations 🎉 to Coco at la Tribune Concorde with the trophy 😁 #RolandGarros…WATCH THE SPEECH THAT IS MAKING WAVES ON THE INTERNET…

Copyright © 2024 UKgets