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.

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

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 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 had a rocky ride in 2024, but the year ended with a rollercoaster WTA Finals win. Gauff has carried that form over into 2025 in time for Melbourne.

There is one 16-year-old, two 17-year-olds and two 18-year-olds competing at the 2025 Australian Open while Coco Gauff is one of seven 20-year-olds who will feature at the season-opening Grand Slam. Emerson Jones is the youngest player in the main draw at Melbourne Park while Mirra Andreeva is the youngest-ranked teenager.

World No.3 Coco Gauff is in a relaxed frame of mind ahead of the Australian Open as she attempts to add to her teenage US Open triumph.

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,