“99% of People Don’t Know My Real Name” – Coco Gauff Drops Hilarious Truth Bomb in Candid Interaction
“99% of People Don’t Know My Real Name” – Coco Gauff Drops Hilarious Truth Bomb
Following a rollercoaster start to the season, Coco Gauff is taking a brief breather before the European clay swing—but not without keeping fans entertained. In a candid and hilarious moment on Instagram, the 21-year-old tennis star playfully teased fans with a fun fact: most people don’t actually know her real name.
“The way 99% of people don’t know my real name,” Gauff captioned a meme she reposted, poking fun at how her nickname “Coco” has become more recognizable than her legal name, Cori Gauff.
She joked further, “Coco is just so easy and recognizable… people like it more than using my last name, which kind of just sounds like a sport,” referencing a funny moment after her 2024 US Open win.
From Nickname to Icon
While “Cori” appears on official documents and tournament sheets, “Coco” is the name the tennis world chants—and the one that stuck thanks to her family. Her dad, Corey Gauff, once shared the origin: “People used to call me ‘Co’ when I was younger, so I called my daughter Coco.”
Whether it’s at hotels or airports, Gauff said people often double-take when they see her ID:
“They’ll ask, ‘Wait, are you Coco?’ I’m like, ‘Yeah… it’s just a nickname. I’m not someone else who looks like her.’”
Strong On and Off Court
While Coco recently dropped to No. 4 in the rankings after an early exit in Miami and a strong showing by Jessica Pegula in Charleston, she remains upbeat. After a busy hard-court season—including a United Cup victory, a quarterfinal appearance at the Australian Open, and solid runs in the Middle East and Indian Wells—she’s using this time to recharge before returning for Stuttgart.
Off court, Coco continues to break boundaries. Her partnership with Carol’s Daughter, a natural haircare brand, has not only showcased her style but highlighted her pride in cultural identity and self-expression. In their latest campaign, Gauff confidently declared:
“What’s my favorite thing about my hair? The versatility. I can beat it, twist it, straighten it—I can serve any look. My hair’s strong. Strong like me. Goddess strong.”
As the clay season begins, Coco Gauff is not just bouncing back—she’s doing it with authenticity, power, and her signature flair.
