Coco Gauff and Madison Keys share adorable bond during Wimbledon practice weeks after quarterfinal clash at French Open
Coco Gauff and Madison Keys, two of America’s top tennis stars, displayed their heartwarming friendship during a lively practice session on Wimbledon’s Aorangi Park courts on June 26, 2025, just weeks after their intense French Open quarterfinal clash on June 4. The World No. 2 Gauff and No. 7 Keys, who have faced each other six times professionally, were all smiles, sharing laughs and playful banter during drills, as captured in a video shared by @WimbledonVibes on X. Fans, like @Cooperstown33, celebrated their bond, tweeting, “This friendship is epic! I wish them all the best at Wimbledon!”
Their French Open encounter was a gritty battle, with Gauff overcoming a first-set deficit to win 6-7(6), 6-4, 6-1, advancing to her third Roland Garros semifinal, per *The Athletic*. The match, marked by 101 unforced errors and 14 service breaks, highlighted Gauff’s relentless fitness against Keys’ calm under pressure, with Keys noting the closed roof on Court Philippe Chatrier favored Gauff’s speed, per *The Tennis Gazette*. Despite the competitive stakes, their mutual respect shone through, rooted in shared experiences as prodigies labeled “the next Serena Williams.”[](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6402080/2025/06/04/coco-gauff-madison-keys-french-open-result-analysis/)[](https://www.thetennisgazette.com/news/madison-keys-suggests-coco-gauff-had-an-advantage-in-their-french-open-quarterfinal-which-played-right-into-her-hands/)
Gauff, 21, and Keys, 30, have a history of camaraderie, with Gauff praising Keys’ mentorship in a 2022 *Tennis.com* interview, saying, “Maddie’s always been there for me, especially when I was younger.” Their Wimbledon practice focused on grass-court adjustments, with Gauff refining her serve and Keys working on her powerful forehand, per @TennisUpdates. Both players, who train in Florida, often share off-season workouts, with Christopher Eubanks noting Gauff’s competitive edge in drills with Keys, per *The Athletic*.
As Wimbledon begins, Gauff, a 2023 US Open champion, aims for her first title at SW19, while Keys, the 2025 Australian Open winner, seeks to surpass her 2017 fourth-round run. Their practice session, blending intensity with camaraderie, underscores a bond that transcends their rivalry, with fans on X buzzing about their chemistry as a “feel-good moment” ahead of a tough tournament.
