Coco Gauff just lit up the United Cup this year, going unbeaten and even taking down Iga Świątek to steer the USA to victory. At the Australian Open, she reached the quarterfinals before falling to Paula Badosa. Then, the Qatar and Dubai swings were rough, with early losses to Marta Kostyuk and McCartney Kessler and a worrying 320 double faults drawing attention to her serve.
She stumbled at Indian Wells but turned heads at the Oscars in a stunning Miu Miu gown. In Miami, she beat Maria Sakkari 6-2, 6-4, then surged to the finals in Rome and Madrid. Her biggest triumph came at the French Open, where she won both singles against Aryna Sabalenka in three sets and the doubles crown. Wimbledon brought an abrupt first-round exit, but she bounced back to make the Cincinnati quarterfinals. And