Cameron Gauff Steals the Spotlight After Coco’s WNBA Game Appearance Goes Viral
Coco Gauff’s appearance at the New York Liberty vs. Chicago Sky WNBA game on June 10, 2025, was meant to celebrate her recent French Open 2025 women’s singles title, but it was her 11-year-old brother, Cameron Gauff, who captured the hearts of fans. The 21-year-old tennis star, who defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on June 7 to claim her second Grand Slam, attended the game at Barclays Center with Cameron as her guest. The Liberty honored Coco with a custom jersey and a standing ovation, but it was Cameron’s infectious enthusiasm, caught on the jumbotron, that sparked a social media storm, per www.profootballnetwork.com.
In the viral clip, Cameron is seen clapping wildly for his sister, prompting Coco to repost it on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Love him 🥲 my shaylaaa,” tapping into a popular TikTok trend for heartfelt moments, per www.essentiallysports.com. Fans on X went wild, with @TennisFanatic tweeting, “Cameron’s cheering like Coco just won the French Open all over again!” and @MSports_all adding, “This kid’s energy is next-level!” The moment underscored the tight bond among the Gauff siblings, a cornerstone of Coco’s rise to tennis stardom, with $34.4 million in 2024 earnings, per www.foxnews.com.
The Gauff family’s athletic legacy added fuel to the buzz. Coco, the eldest, is joined by Codey, 17, a baseball pitcher committed to Mizzou, and Cameron, a middle schooler excelling in tennis, football, and basketball, with NFL aspirations, per www.sportskeeda.com and www.goodmorningamerica.com. Their parents, Corey (ex-Georgia State basketball) and Candi (Florida State track), guide their paths, per www.womenshealthmag.com. Coco, on *Good Morning America* on June 8, credited her brothers: “Cameron keeps me joyful; Codey gives me confidence,” per www.goodmorningamerica.com.
Speculation swirled on X, with @TurnjayTurner calling Cameron a “future star,” though no evidence ties him to competitive tennis yet, per @MSports_all. His viral moment, amplified by Coco’s WNBA post, highlighted their family’s charm as she eyes Wimbledon (June 30-July 13), per www.wtatennis.com.
