coco gauff - audio biography by QP-4
Last Updated: June 19, 2025
Cori Dionne "Coco" Gauff, born on March 13, 2004, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Candi and Corey Gauff, was destined for greatness from the very beginning. Growing up in a family of athletes, with her father having played college basketball at Georgia State University and her mother being a former gymnast and track athlete at Florida State University, Coco was exposed to the world of sports from an early age. Her family's love for athletics and their unwavering support would prove to be the foundation upon which Coco would build her remarkable tennis career. When Coco was just six years old, her family made the decision to move to Delray Beach, Florida, a location known for its vibrant tennis community. It was here that Coco first picked up a tennis racket and began to develop her skills on the court. Inspired by the incredible success and resilience of Venus and Serena Williams, two of the greatest tennis players of all time, Coco quickly fell in love with the sport and showed an innat