Coco Gauff Faces Early US Open Defeat by Venus Williams, John McEnroe

Coco Gauff, the 2023 U.S. Open champion and current World No. 3, is preparing for a challenging run at the 2025 U.S. Open, potentially facing top players like Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys, Iga Swiatek, and Aryna Sabalenka. Despite recent struggles in singles, including early exits at major tournaments, Gauff remains optimistic and has recently hired Gavin MacMillan to improve her serve. She opted out of the main mixed doubles event to conserve mental energy but participated in the 'Stars of the Open' exhibition match at Arthur Ashe Stadium, partnering with Andre Agassi against Venus Williams and John McEnroe. Off the court, Gauff is engaging with fans and celebrated the launch of her first-ever Naked Protein Pineapple Orange smoothie, inspired by her mother's viral fruit salad. Meanwhile, soccer legend Alex Morgan showcased her tennis skills by teaming up with Gauff in the same exhibition event, highlighting Gauff's cross-sport appeal and shared advocacy for gender equality in sports. Both athletes continue to use their platforms to champion women's sports and social justice causes.