Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old world No. 2 and recent French Open champion, and her boyfriend, Atlanta-based musician Jalen Sera, delighted fans with a lighthearted social media exchange over a bizarre cause—cantaloupe—during a romantic breakfast date on June 12, 2025, per EssentiallySports. The couple, who have kept their two-year relationship relatively private, shared a candid moment on Instagram Stories that showcased their playful chemistry, following Gauff’s 6-7(5-7), 6-2, 6-4 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open final on June 7, per Sportskeeda.
Gauff posted a photo of their meal, featuring pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, and cantaloupe, highlighting her love for the fruit with a glowing caption, per EssentiallySports. Sera, however, reposted the image with a cheeky jab, writing, “Cantaloupe sux !!!!,” igniting a humorous lovers’ spat that fans found endearing, per Pro Football Network. This banter, described by EssentiallySports as a “bizarre cause” dividing the couple, underscored their ability to share authentic, relatable moments despite their high-profile lives, per EssentiallySports.
The couple’s relationship, Gauff’s “first real” one, has been marked by mutual support. Sera, who was Gauff’s fourth-grade student under her mother, Candi, has been a steadfast presence, attending her U.S. matches and exchanging late-night calls, like one until 1 a.m. during the 2023 US Open, per EssentiallySports. Gauff credits Sera’s non-tennis perspective for keeping her grounded, telling Time in 2024, “It gives me a fresh perspective,” per EssentiallySports. Their public confirmation came via a Bose promotional video, where Sera’s “I love you” message made Gauff blush, per Sportskeeda.
Fans on X, like @GauffFanClub, celebrated the “peak Coco-Jalen” cantaloupe drama, while @TennisVibes praised their “adorable” dynamic, per. As Gauff prepares for the Berlin Ladies Open on June 16, aiming to build on her 2025 clay-season success (runner-up in Madrid and Rome), her playful exchange with Sera offers a charming glimpse into her life off the court, per Pro Football Network. The couple’s ability to laugh over such a quirky disagreement highlights their strong bond, setting a positive tone for Gauff’s Wimbledon campaign, per Us Magazine.
