Coco Gauff’s Mom Candi Beams With Pride as She Drops a 2-Word Message Over Her Daughter’s Humble Beginnings
Coco Gauff Unveils ‘Coco Delray’ Shoe on 21st Birthday, Honoring Her Roots and Family Legacy
Coco Gauff celebrated turning 21 in style, unveiling her brand-new signature shoe, Coco Delray, on the eve of her birthday. The young tennis star couldn’t hide her excitement, sharing,
“I get to launch a new shoe on my birthday?! 21 is pretty cool already.”
But what made the launch even more special? A heartwarming and creative advertisement featuring her beloved grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom. As Gauff kicked off her Miami Open campaign, her mother, Candi Gauff, expressed immense pride in the touching tribute, celebrating the powerful bond between three generations of their family.
A Shoe That’s More Than Just Footwear
Ten days before the official launch, New Balance and Coco Gauff introduced the Coco Delray— a high-performance tennis shoe designed for players of all levels. Beyond its cutting-edge design, the shoe is a tribute to Delray Beach and the public courts at Pompey Park, where Gauff first honed her skills.
The campaign, shared on New Balance’s Instagram, beautifully captured Coco’s journey, featuring her and her grandmother reflecting on the values that shaped her career. The caption read:
“Every place has a story to tell. Introducing the Coco Delray, from the court that Coco calls home. Available March 13, 2025.”
On March 22, CBS Mornings highlighted the launch with a special interview filmed at the very courts where Coco first picked up a racket at age 7. Speaking with Skyler Henry, Gauff reflected on her journey, saying:
“You don’t have success without failure.”
As the campaign continued to gain momentum, Coco’s mother, Candi Gauff, proudly reshared the interview on Instagram, captioning it, “So proud!! ❤️❤️”, while tagging both Coco and her grandmother.
Gauff Shines at the Miami Open, Drops a Dominic Fike Shoutout
Coco Gauff isn’t just making headlines off the court—she’s dominating on it too. The World No. 3 continues her stellar Miami Open run, securing back-to-back victories, including a commanding 6-2, 6-4 win over Maria Sakkari.
After her latest triumph, Gauff left her signature flair on the camera lens, quoting Dominic Fike’s song Sunburn:
“When I die, bury me in the sun – Fike.”
The unexpected shout-out quickly caught Fike’s attention, earning a surprised 😳 emoji response on his Instagram Story. Later, Coco playfully corrected her lyrics, reposting with,
“lol lay*** not bury 😂”*,
all while jamming to the song in the background.
What’s Next for Gauff?
With home-court advantage and unstoppable momentum, Gauff now prepares for her upcoming clash against Magda Linette on Monday. Holding a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head encounters, including a dominant win at the China Open, Coco looks poised for a deep tournament run.
Can she punch her ticket to the quarterfinals? Buckle up—this match is a must-watch!
