Given everything she has already achieved in her fledgling career – and the weight of expectation she has borne as one of tennis’ rising superstars – it’s sometimes easy to forget that Coco Gauff is still only 20 years old.

Tennis enthusiasts are already buzzing about the potential semifinal clash between two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and No. 3 seed Coco Gauff. This highly anticipated matchup is a rematch of their 2024 semifinal encounter,

Swiatek had an up-close look, losing to Gauff in the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia in November and in the final of the United Cup team event last week in Sydney. Both were straight-set results and came after Swiatek had led their head-to-head series 11-1.

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley is predicting that Coco Gauff will rise to the occasion at Melbourne Park this year and end Aryna Sabalenka's reign. In the last two years, the Belarusian tennis star clinched back-to-back Australian Open titles - and she did it pretty impressively - by losing just one set in those 14 matches played.

Coco Gauff kicked off her 2025 season in style, showcasing exceptional form and determination as she led the United States to victory at the United Cup. The 20-year-old displayed an unblemished record throughout the tournament,

Coco Gauff is the favorite to win the Australian Open and has been getting into the swing of things by adding a new element to her game - a grunt.