Coco Gauff has had a wonderful second half in the 2023 season. She has won 26 matches since June and picked up her 50th win of the season at the ongoing WTA Finals in Cancun. Gauff also had a 16-match winning streak, which has been the longest in her career so far. The teenager won the US Open during her winning streak.
Gauff’s first grand slam win was a significant result on the WTA tour. Wishes poured from all over the world. But it was the gift from Zendaya that made it special. The actress sent her a bouquet which weighed 50 pounds as Gauff and her brother struggled to lift it.” It was like a huge bouquet of flowers, It was so heavy. I think that was the coolest thing.” Zendeya has always been a fan of Gauff.
Coco Gauff says Zendaya sent her a bouquet of flowers that weighed at least 50 pounds:
“I didn’t really do anything that cool after winning the US Open, to be honest. But the messages you get from celebrities are crazy. The coolest thing that happened to me was Zendaya sent me… pic.twitter.com/H8J4nO6QNS
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) October 31, 2023
Gauff announced her split with coach Pere Riba at the WTA Finals. She is still with Brad Gilbert, who is a consultant within her team. Gilbert has been one of the most renowned coaches in the tennis circuit. The former world No.4 played on the tour for 13 years and retired in 1994. Gilbert has a connection with Zendaya, too.
Zendaya had the same coach for her movie ‘Challengers’ as Coco Gauff
Gilbert has played a major role in helping top players in the game. The American trained Zendaya and her co-stars for three months while shooting for the movie, “Challengers.” The movie is expected to be released in April 2024. Zendaya spent hours practicing her strokes on the court, and director Luca Guadagnino was impressed with the effort.
Gilbert had previously worked with Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, and Andre Agassi. Now, Gilbert has played a pivotal role in shaping Gauff’s career. After the arrival of the 62-year-old, Agassi won six majors, while Roddick won his only grand slam title at the US Open. Meanwhile, Gauff too her won her first big title after Gilbert came to her team.
Working with @Zendaya? Brad Gilbert says it’s a 👍@bgtennisnation worked as a consultant in the upcoming tennis-themed dramedy #Challengers, helping the lead actors hone their skills with a racquet.
— TENNIS (@Tennis) October 20, 2022
Gauff will be happy to see Gilbert’s influence on Zendaya. The 27-year-old found it tough to play the sport but slowly got her swing right with Gilbert’s guidance. For now, Gauff will need Gilbert to motivate her at the ongoing WTA Finals.