Coco Gauff just capped off an exhausting early-season hardcourt swing with a hard-fought runner-up finish to Aryna Sabalenka in the Miami Open final. Rather than flying out for clay season right away, the 22-year-old took a different route to unwind and reset.
How Coco Gauff Spent Easter Sunday With Her Grandparents
Stepping away from the baseline is just as crucial as the countless hours spent drilling cross-court backhands. The world No. 3 stayed local in South Florida this weekend to celebrate Easter, trading stadium heat for the quiet warmth of a family get-together.
She offered fans a rare look at her holiday on Instagram, posting a photo of a delicious traditional spread with perfectly baked macaroni and cheese, a pineapple-glazed ham, and a broccoli casserole. Gauff captioned the photo simply with “I love my grandparents.”
The grandparents, Yvonne Lee and Eddie Odom, are the absolute bedrock of her success. Gauff spent her childhood living with them in Delray Beach when her parents consolidated households, which helped to fund her early tennis development.
That investment obviously paid off. Gauff finished the recent 2025 campaign as the highest-paid female athlete in the world. She brought in an estimated $31 million through massive tournament purses and top-tier endorsement deals.
Now, the American headlines major international campaigns for brands like New Balance, Ray-Ban, and Bose. She often credits her family for keeping her grounded despite all the pressure on tour.
Gauff Prepares for the WTA Clay Court Circuit
In a week, the WTA Tour transitions to the grueling clay courts of Europe. Gauff launches her spring campaign at the indoor Stuttgart Open in mid-April, under pressure to defend massive ranking points. She hoisted the Roland Garros trophy last summer, securing her second Grand Slam title by outlasting Sabalenka in a punishing three-set final.
The surface change needs a major mechanical adjustment. Stuttgart’s crushed brick plays significantly faster than the heavy outdoor courts of Rome or Paris, like a test between hardcourts and deep clay.
However, Gauff holds a statistical advantage on the dirt. She boasts a remarkable 75% career win rate on clay, significantly outpacing her historical hardcourt efficiency.
The numbers at Roland Garros are even more staggering. She has a 27-5 career record in Paris, translating to an 84% win rate, her most dominant metric at any major. For context, she only holds a 74% win rate at the Australian Open and a 65% mark at Wimbledon.
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Gauff officially opens her clay schedule next week at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, which kicks off on Monday, April 13. As the projected No. 3 seed, she will secure a first-round bye as well.
After Germany, the schedule intensifies immediately, as she travels straight to Spain for the Madrid Open starting April 21, launching a back-to-back stretch of WTA 1000 events before arriving in Paris. After a quick reset at home, she’ll be looking to carry that momentum into the next stretch of the season.
