Coco Gauff’s brother Codey hypes her up with encouraging message ahead of her opening match at US Open
Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, received a heartfelt boost from her brother Codey Gauff ahead of her first-round match against Ajla Tomljanovic at the 2025 US Open on August 24. Codey, a rising baseball star committed to the University of Missouri, commented “🔥🔥” on Coco’s Instagram training video, captioned “⏳ @usopen,” igniting fan excitement for her campaign at Flushing Meadows.
Codey’s Support and Family Bond
Codey’s fiery emojis, posted on Coco’s Instagram showcasing her intense practice sessions, reflect the Gauff siblings’ tight-knit support system. The 17-year-old, who recently earned a spot in the MLB and USA Baseball DREAM Series, has frequently cheered Coco’s tennis journey, from her 2025 French Open title to her WTA Finals win. Coco reciprocates, often hyping Codey’s baseball achievements, like his commitment to Missouri, with comments like “Hard af” on his Elite Squad Baseball video. Their mutual encouragement, also seen in Coco’s praise for Codey’s “mind-boggling” baseball shots, underscores their bond.
Coco’s US Open Context
Coco, seeded third, enters the US Open under new coach Gavin MacMillan, aiming to fix her serve after leading the WTA with 320 double faults in 2025. Her 4-4 record since the French Open, including a Cincinnati loss to Jasmine Paolini, highlights the challenge, but Codey’s support adds emotional fuel. Facing Tomljanovic, whom she defeated 6-3, 6-4 in 2022, Coco is favored, with potential clashes against Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek looming. Fans on X amplified Codey’s hype, with one post stating, “Codey’s got Coco’s back! She’s ready to dominate” (@TennisFanUSA, August 25, 2025).
Broader Implications
The Gauff siblings’ dynamic mirrors the support systems of athletes like Emma Raducanu, leaning on new coaches, or Luke Littler, thriving in darts. Coco has credited Codey and younger brother Cameron for grounding her, saying in a 2024 Vogue interview, “My brothers always root for me and humble me.” Codey’s encouragement, paired with Coco’s home-crowd energy, could propel her past recent inconsistencies. As she aims for a second US Open title, his “🔥🔥” message symbolizes the family strength behind her quest.
