The United States has drawn significant attention at the 2025 Australian Open, with Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton leading the charge in their respective fields. While both players are making waves with their performances, rumors about their personal lives have also surfaced. Speculation has been growing about a potential relationship between the two American tennis stars, with various reports suggesting a romance. However, these rumors remain unconfirmed.
I’m friends with most of them. Definitely close friends with Coco and Chris Eubanks. We’ve been watching pretty closely to see if Banks will get in as a lucky loser. He was third, and one guy pulled out. Obviously, I was watching Navarro and Stearns today. Two college players, and yeah, that was an absolute war.
Ben Shelton has openly praised Gauff, calling her a charismatic athlete who brings something special to the sport. In a recent interview, he highlighted her passion and commitment, noting that her personality adds immense value to tennis. Shelton also mentioned his close friendships with several American players, including Gauff, but emphasized their platonic relationship.
I just called my boyfriend and said let’s talk until it’s time to go to sleep, so we spoke until 1am.
Coco Gauff said after winning the US Open
Despite the speculation, Coco Gauff is currently in a relationship with musician Jalen Sera. After her remarkable 2023 US Open victory, Gauff shared personal details, stating that she celebrated by talking to her boyfriend until late in the night. Meanwhile, Shelton remains focused on his tennis career, aiming to build on his breakthrough US Open semifinal run in 2023. He successfully defeated Brandon Nakashima in the first round of the Australian Open and is set to face Pablo Carreno Busta in the next round.
For now, the relationship rumors between Gauff and Shelton remain just that—rumors—while both players continue to make headlines for their impressive performances on the court.
