Coco Gauff sends touching message to father Corey on Father’s Day; mother Candi & brother Codey join in
On June 15, 2025, Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old tennis star and 2025 French Open champion, shared a touching Father’s Day message for her father, Corey Gauff, via Instagram Stories, celebrating his pivotal role in her career and life, per Sportskeeda. While the exact wording of Coco’s message wasn’t detailed, it was described as a heartfelt tribute to Corey, who transitioned from a healthcare executive to her full-time coach early in her career, per People. Coco’s mother, Candi Gauff, kicked off the family’s tributes with an Instagram Stories post, writing, “Happy Father’s Day to my wonderful husband Corey. I love you!!! Shout out to my dad Eddie Odom, Jr. and my brother, Eddie Odom. Thank you for being the men that you are to me and my kids! Happy Father’s Day!” per Sportskeeda. Coco’s brother, Codey Gauff, a 17-year-old baseball prospect, also joined in, though his specific message wasn’t quoted, per Sportskeeda.
The Gauff family’s close bond was evident, with Coco often crediting her parents’ sacrifices—Corey quitting his job and Candi homeschooling her—for her success, per Good Morning America. Corey, a former Georgia State University basketball player, and Candi, a Florida State University track star, have fostered an athletic legacy, with Codey committed to Mizzou baseball and younger brother Cameron excelling in football and tennis, per People. Following Coco’s French Open win against Aryna Sabalenka on June 7, 2025, she told Good Morning America, “The support that I have is amazing, and especially my parents, for them to sacrifice so much… and my brothers being so understanding means the world,” per Good Morning America. X posts, like @jemelehill’s, praised Corey and Candi’s dedication, noting, “I can’t imagine what this moment… felt for them as they watch Coco’s success,” per.
