Coco Gauff opened up about her personal life in April 2024, revealing in an interview with ‘Time’ that she had been in her first serious relationship for about a year. While Gauff has kept her boyfriend’s identity private, her social media activity, along with comments from close friend Jalen Sera, has fueled speculation that he might be the special someone. Sera’s public support during Gauff’s WTA Finals victory in November 2023, and his frequent appearances in her Instagram posts, have only added to the intrigue.
In November, Gauff shared photos from the Camp Flog Gnaw music festival in Los Angeles, featuring a picture with Sera, further intensifying the rumors. Their connection continued to surface when Gauff led Team USA to victory in the 2025 United Cup, with Sera cheering her on in the comments. On Valentine’s Day, Gauff shared a heartfelt note from her boyfriend, expressing love and quoting a Sade song, though she didn’t reveal the sender’s identity. She also posted a sweet Valentine’s message from her mother, Candi, who was coincidentally Sera’s fourth-grade teacher.
Gauff has spoken about how her relationship has provided a refreshing escape from tennis, especially recalling how Sera’s support helped her stay calm before winning the 2023 US Open. The couple has even set shared goals, like reading 25 books in 2024. While Gauff enjoys her off-court life, she’s facing challenges on the court, recently losing to Marta Kostyuk in the Qatar Open and Paula Badosa at the Australian Open. Tennis coach Rick Macci has advised Gauff to refine her technique to overcome these setbacks, believing her fighting spirit will help her bounce back as she prepares for the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championships.
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