Coco Gauff: Tennis Star and Tyler, The Creator’s Muse
Coco Gauff, the 20-year-old tennis sensation, continues to make waves both on and off the court. Recently, she was recognized as the most marketable tennis player in the world by SportsPro and has now been mentioned in a song by renowned rapper Tyler, The Creator.
In the build-up to his upcoming album release, Tyler, The Creator dropped a new single titled “Thought I Was Dead,” which features the lyrics “B-tch, you ain’t Coco Gauff, you can’t serve me.” Gauff expressed her excitement on social media, stating, “Absolutely insane… Thank you!”
While Gauff’s serve has been a topic of discussion, she remains optimistic about improving it. She recently added Matt Daly to her coaching team to address the issue. In her last match at the Wuhan Open, she served 21 double faults, prompting empathy from her opponent, Aryna Sabalenka.
“There are moments where you just want to leave the court,” Gauff admitted. “But I didn’t want to go into that mentality. I know she (Sabalenka) had a similar issue, so it gives me confidence.”
Despite the challenges, Gauff is confident in her ability to improve her serve. “I found the solution, I just didn’t have time to work on it,” she said.
As Gauff prepares for the WTA Finals Riyadh, fans can anticipate her continued growth and the release of Tyler, The Creator’s new album, “Chromakopia,” on October 28.