Tennis fans caught a warm moment in New York City as Tommy Paul’s fiancée, Paige Lorenze, joined Coco Gauff for her Naked Smoothie launch event.
The bodega-style celebration brought together two popular sports figures, and Lorenze shared her excitement about the partnership in a recent Instagram reel.
What Did Paige Lorenze Say About Coco Gauff’s Event?
Lorenze described the month of August as “full tennis mode” for her at the beginning of the reel. She went straight to Gauff’s “Corner Store” after arriving in New York to meet her friend and celebrate the new partnership. The event clearly made an impression on Paul’s fiancée, who took time to document the experience for her followers.
She captioned the reel: “August in nyc is all about tennis 💜 love seeing @cocogauff and celebrating her new smoothie with @nakedsmoothie #nakedpartner”
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At Gauff’s store, both women tried the new Pineapple Orange Protein Smoothie together. Lorenze is looking forward to it being available in-store later this fall. The event was bodega-inspired, and she noted that the store was “cute” and called the entire setup “super cool.”
Gauff responded to Lorenze’s reel with genuine appreciation, commenting: “thank you for coming,” along with pink heart emojis. The interaction showed the friendship between the two, with both clearly enjoying the celebration.
Lorenze concluded by admiring Gauff and her work, saying, “I’m so proud of Coco for all her accomplishments.” Both stars tried the smoothies and were seen clicking pictures inside the store, capturing memories from the special launch event.
What Makes Gauff’s Naked Smoothie Partnership Special?
Coco Gauff partnered with Naked Smoothies as Chief Smoothie Officer in June 2024, bringing her personal touch to the brand. Her signature Pineapple Orange Protein Smoothie is inspired by her viral fruit-salad moment at the 2023 US Open, directly connecting her tennis career and her business ventures.
The partnership represents something unique in the sports world. In a recent interview, Gauff shared her thoughts on having her own smoothie flavor, saying, “It’s very exciting. I don’t know how many athletes have done it, but it’s super cool to step into this and do something new and unique.”
The launch event clearly resonated with those closest to Gauff. Her boyfriend, Jalen Sera, celebrated the launch of her special smoothie through an Instagram story, which she reposted with a reaction, showing the support system around the tennis star.
However, Gauff’s focus remains firmly on her tennis career as she prepares for the 2025 US Open. The tournament is set to commence on August 24 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. Just days before the main draw, she made significant changes to her coaching staff that shocked the tennis world.
She parted ways with Matt Daly, who was a crucial part of her Roland Garros win this year. Her team now comprises Gavin MacMillan, a biomechanics expert, along with her coach, JC Farel. These coaching adjustments are critical as she prepares for one of the year’s biggest tournaments.
The 21-year-old enters the year’s last Grand Slam as the third seed, having dropped a spot in the world ranking after Iga Świątek’s Cincinnati Open victory. Despite the ranking change and coaching adjustments, Gauff appears focused on both her tennis success and her growing business partnerships.
