Coco Gauff makes big progress in her culinary experiments as she continues to sharpen skills after leaving parents’ house

Coco Gauff, after an intense run at the 2025 Australian Open, took a well-deserved break and swapped her tennis racket for a chef’s hat, treating herself to a homemade steak dinner. The 20-year-old showcased her culinary skills on Instagram, sharing a picture of her meal, which included steak, a baked potato, and beans. She proudly captioned it, “Made by moi,” giving fans a glimpse into her off-court life.

Gauff’s culinary adventures come after a solid performance at the Australian Open, where she reached the quarterfinals. As the third seed, she cruised past strong opponents like Sofia Kenin and Leylah Fernandez before falling in a close match to 11th seed Paula Badosa. With her time off the court, Gauff has been enjoying cooking and learning essential life skills after moving out of her parents’ house in Delray Beach in 2024.

In November 2024, she hosted “Friendsgiving” at her new home and shared her culinary journey, which included her homemade sweet potato pie. Gauff admitted that cooking was a new challenge for her, as she had never needed to cook while living with her parents, who both love to cook. Nevertheless, she has been enjoying her experiments in the kitchen, with mostly successful results.

In addition to embracing life on her own, Gauff has had an excellent start to the year, winning nine out of her ten matches in 2025.