Coco Gauff took some well-deserved downtime with her boyfriend, Jalen Sera, exploring New York City after wrapping up her disappointing US Open campaign. The World No. 3 shared glimpses of their adventures together while taking a break before the Asian swing begins.
Gauff confirmed her relationship with Sera, an Atlanta-based musician and aspiring actor, in June 2025. The couple celebrated their two-year anniversary that same month, revealing they had been dating since 2023.
How Did Coco Gauff Spend Her Time With Jalen Sera After the US Open?
Following her fourth-round exit from the US Open, Gauff embraced the chance to unwind in New York City with Sera by her side. The tennis star recently shared a photo collection on social media capturing their adventures throughout the city.
Their New York escapades included visits to museums, sharing pancakes together, and attending the South Korean musical “Maybe Happy Ending.” The couple’s relaxed outings provided a perfect contrast to the intensity of professional tennis competition.
“i wanna play tag on a big playground with 8 people,” Gauff captioned her Instagram post, showcasing the playful side of their relationship.
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During the 2025 hard-court swing, Gauff competed in three major tournaments leading up to the US Open. In Montreal at the Canadian Open, she reached the fourth round before falling to eventual champion Victoria Mboko. The Cincinnati Open saw Gauff advance to the quarterfinals, where she lost to eventual runner-up Jasmine Paolini.
At the 2025 US Open in New York, Gauff entered as the third seed but faced a disappointing early exit. After defeating Ajla Tomljanović, Donna Vekić, and Magdalena Fręch in the first three rounds, she suffered a straight-sets loss to two-time US Open champion Naomi Osaka in the fourth round.
What’s Next for Gauff at the China Open?
Gauff’s next challenge awaits in Beijing, where she’ll defend her title at the 2025 China Open. The WTA 1000 tournament runs from September 24 to October 5, 2025, at the National Tennis Center, marking her first competition in the Asian swing.
The defending champion faces strong competition from a star-studded field. Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Świątek, Bianca Andreescu, Amanda Anisimova, Naomi Osaka, Mirra Andreeva, Leylah Fernandez, Katie Boulter, and Belinda Bencic are all expected to compete in the prestigious hard-court event.
Gauff’s 2024 China Open victory stands as one of her career highlights. Seeded fourth, she navigated through the second round after receiving a first-round bye. Her path to the championship included victories over Clara Burel, Boulter, Osaka, Yuliia Starodubtseva, and Paula Badosa.
The final showcased Gauff’s dominance as she defeated Karolína Muchová in straight sets, 6-1, 6-3. This triumph secured her second WTA 1000 title and eighth career singles championship, cementing her status among tennis’s elite players.
