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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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