Coco Gauff accepted the Style Influencer of the Year Award at the 2025 Footwear News Achievement Awards on Wednesday in New York City, recognizing the significant role that fashion plays in her life.

Storm Reid , a previous recipient of the same honor, was on hand to present Gauff with the award. She spoke of how they first connected as they are both part of the New Balance family, but their commonalities extend beyond that. Gauff expresses herself through fashion while staying true to herself, a value which the “Euphoria” actress shares.

In her acceptance speech, Gauff spoke to how her identity extends beyond the world of tennis.

“Being a female athlete often means being told to stay in our lane, to focus on the sport and nothing else,” she said on stage. “But as I’ve grown in th

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