Coco Gauff has made improvements to her serving and her forehand. And the strides in both of those areas are among the reasons she's considered one of the few women ready to challenge two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Australian Open.

American tennis star Coco Gauff said she feels confident going into the upcoming Australian Open after a bright start to the new season.

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,

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.

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.

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,

It was a meaningless hit-and-giggle session, so Coco Gauff was calling out how fast she would try to hit some serves.

Former British No 1 Laura Robson thinks Coco Gauff “looks incredibly confident” ahead of the 2025 Australian Open as she assessed that the American star has “transformed her game.” Gauff made a perfect start to her campaign by inspiring the United States to win the United Cup with some outstanding performances.