Tennis star Coco Gauff and her parents, Candi and Corey, are celebrating a proud family milestone involving a different sport.
The trio recently spotlighted Coco’s younger brother, Codey, for his growing success in baseball.
How Did Codey Gauff Earn His Spot at Missouri?
While Coco continues to shine on the global stage with her Grand Slam triumphs and swift rise in women’s tennis, her brother Codey is forging his own path in a different sport. A standout player at the Elite Squad Academy in Florida, Codey’s skills on the baseball field have now earned him a coveted spot with the University of Missouri, where he’s set to join their NCAA Division I program beginning with the 2026 season.
The announcement sparked a family celebration that played out across social media. All three family members, Coco, Candi, and Corey, reshared an article to their Instagram Stories about a baseball story, which spotlighted several rising stars and industry figures, notably featuring Corey Gauff himself.
Gauff Shares Heartfelt Insight Into the Impact of Her Brothers on Her Journey
Beyond celebrating Codey’s achievements, Gauff has opened up about how her younger brothers, Codey and Cameron, help keep her grounded amid the pressures of professional tennis. In a recent interview with Vogue, the American tennis star shared how her brothers provide a steady foundation during the highs and lows of her career.
“My brothers Codey and Cameron are definitely my biggest support, and they always root for me. And humble me,” Gauff said.
With a touch of humor, she noted that their attitude toward her doesn’t change whether she wins or loses. They treat her the same either way, which she finds both refreshing and humbling.
“When I do well, they’re still going to make fun of me. And when I do bad, they’re still going to make fun of me,” she said.
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 This unwavering consistency from her brothers serves a crucial purpose in her professional life. “Sometimes, when you’re competing, you feel like you’re putting your whole life into whatever match you’re playing, and that the odds are life or death, that’s what’s on the line. But obviously, it’s not. Having people like them around makes you feel that pressure less.”
Meanwhile, Gauff’s Wimbledon campaign ended earlier than expected with a first-round loss to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
She now shifts focus to the North American hard-court season, where she’s scheduled to compete at the WTA 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati in late July and early August.
