Coco Gauff kicked off her Christmas Eve celebrations in Australia with her family, immersing herself in a night of fun rides and spectacular fireworks. The tennis sensation landed in Sydney earlier on December 24, gearing up for the 2025 United Cup, set to commence on December 27.
The 20-year-old has thrown herselfinto rigorous off-season training, focused on enhancing her skill set with hopes of clinching more Grand Slam titles during the upcoming season. The United Cup is poised to be an important pre-season event, offering her the ideal stage to sharpen her game before the Australian Open.
Throughout preparations, Gauff is savoring precious moments with her loved ones. Earlier on December 24, she took to Instagram to share her excitement on the Swing carousel as part of the festive celebrations, captioning the post: "christmas eve in 🇦🇺". Later, as the night unfolded and fireworks lit up the sky, she reached out to her followers with warmth, saying, "Merry Christmas Eve".
Her father, Corey Gauff, added to the holiday spirit by posting a touching family snapshot on Instagram, featuring his wife Candi, sons Codey and Cameron, alongside their talented daughter. The caption read: "Merry Christmas."
Rick Macci, former coach to tennis legend Serena Williams, voiced strong optimism about Gauff’s prospects for the 2025 season. He believes she has substantial opportunities to secure multiple Grand Slam titles. Macci, known for motivational posts online, frequently shares wisdom aimed at steering tennis players toward success.
While Gauff may not have captured any Grand Slam this year, she triumphed at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, besting Zheng Qinwen in the final clash.
On December 23, Macci tweeted his thoughts: "Every player will make adjustments in the off-season. If those adjustments technically, strategically, and physically bolster them MENTALLY, then Major League Grand Slam improvements and unwavering confidence are on the horizon for 2025. @CocoGauff."Previously, he commented, "Time dictates greatness. Time never lies. Time is on her side. With her sprinter speed, bullet backhand, and a spine made of granite, let's plug in... multiple Grand Slam Champion. @CocoGauff."
This year, Gauff made headlines by revamping her coaching team, parting ways with Brad Gilbert after just over a year together. She welcomed Matt Daly to her coaching staff, joining forces with Jean-Christophe Faurel. Fans will be eager to witness how this new partnership influences her performance on the court as the new season approaches.
