“I don’t want to get ignored again” – Coco Gauff reveals why she refused to call her brother Codey after French Open win
Coco Gauff Jokes About Not Calling Brother Codey After French Open 2025 Win**
Coco Gauff, fresh off her 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the French Open 2025 women’s final on June 7, playfully revealed why she didn’t immediately FaceTime her brother Codey to share the triumph, saying, “I don’t want to get ignored again.” During an appearance on *Good Morning America* on June 9, Gauff recounted her 2023 US Open win, where Codey, then 16, didn’t answer her call because he was “running around the house screaming” in celebration, only calling back before the ceremony, per Sportsmanor.com. “I learned my lesson last time,” she laughed, opting to call her younger brother Cameron, 12, and parents Corey and Candi first, per ABC News.
Gauff’s lighthearted comment highlighted her close bond with Codey, a baseball prospect committed to Mizzou University, and Cameron, a multisport athlete, whom she credits as her “why” for playing tennis. “Codey reminds me to have that cockiness; Cameron keeps me joyful,” she told *GMA*, per ABC News. Despite the playful jab, Gauff shared a video on X of Codey and Cameron celebrating her 2023 US Open win, captioning it, “Legend says he’s still screaming,” showing their unwavering support, per Sportsmanor.com.
The 21-year-old, who became the first American woman to win Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2015, also reflected on her growth, noting she used manifestation techniques, writing “I will win French Open 2025” repeatedly, inspired by Olympian Gabby Thomas, per Firstpost.com. Codey’s past advice to “pretend you need eight matches, not seven” to win a Grand Slam helped her stay relaxed, a mindset she applied in Paris, per Sportskeeda.com. Fans on X, like @TennisFanatic, loved the sibling banter, amplifying Gauff’s relatable family dynamic.
