At just 20 years old, Coco Gauff has achieved what many people dream of — becoming a homeowner. The American tennis sensation, who has been enjoying a stellar year on the court, took to social media to share this exciting milestone with her fans. After returning from the Asian leg of the WTA Tour, Gauff revealed that she had purchased her first house a few months ago. While she didn’t offer a full house tour, she did give her followers a sneak peek of her favorite room, sharing her gratitude and joy at this major life accomplishment.
Gauff’s update came through an Instagram story, where she shared a photo of a beautifully designed room featuring a short bookshelf. The post was simple yet full of pride, as she wrote, “Life update: bought a house a few months ago. Anyways, this is my fav room in it lol.” It’s clear that this space holds special significance for Gauff, and the joy of being a homeowner was palpable in her tone.
In another Instagram Story, Gauff offered a slightly wider angle of the room but made it clear that she wasn’t ready to give a full tour just yet. “Another angle,” she captioned it. “Definitely won’t be doing a house tour right now because the internet doesn’t have to know everything, but just wanted to share this room lol I like it. But cheers to being a homeowner at 20. All glory to God.”
Her humility and sense of gratitude were evident, as she attributed her success to divine intervention, acknowledging that her achievements are something she doesn’t take for granted. For someone so young, buying a house is a major milestone, especially while navigating the demands of a professional tennis career. It’s a testament to Gauff’s maturity and level-headedness that she continues to balance her personal and professional life so successfully.
But the exciting updates didn’t stop there. After weeks of competing abroad, Gauff also shared her excitement about finally getting to try her limited-edition Wheaties cereal, which features her on the box. Released in August, the special edition Wheaties box is part of a longstanding tradition of the cereal brand honoring sports icons. Previously, they released a box celebrating American tennis legend Billie Jean King, and Gauff’s inclusion in this tradition is a significant nod to her growing legacy in the sport.
Gauff returned to the U.S. after a successful run in China, where she won the WTA 1000 event in Beijing and made it to the semifinals of the WTA 1000 event in Wuhan. During a press conference after her loss to Aryna Sabalenka in Wuhan, Gauff mentioned that she was looking forward to going home after spending nearly a month abroad. “I think I’m going to go home just because it’s been long. I think I’ve been here, like, four weeks,” she said. She added that she would be taking a short break before heading to her final event of the year, the WTA Finals in Riyadh.
After 30 hours of travel, Gauff finally arrived home and wasted no time in indulging in the long-awaited moment of trying her Wheaties cereal. She shared her reaction with fans via her Instagram Stories, posting a video where she eagerly took her first bite. “Waiting all month to get home to finally try it hahaha,” she wrote, adding humorously, “Also I look a mess post 30 hours of travel so not too much.”
Despite the long journey, Gauff’s excitement was unmistakable as she described the experience of eating a cereal that featured her own image on the box. “Sorry, did the first initial taste test on TikTok, but I am very satisfied,” she said. Gauff added that she had paired the cereal with vanilla almond milk and expressed her amazement at seeing her face on such an iconic product. “It’s really cool to eat cereal with my face on it. It’s something as iconic as Wheaties. So get yours before they are out, and thanks again Wheaties. Now, this is the real breakfast of champions.”
The Wheaties box symbolizes another milestone in Gauff’s incredible journey as one of the sport’s brightest young stars. As she continues to break records and win titles, her off-court achievements, such as buying a home and being featured on a Wheaties box, further cement her status as a role model and icon for the next generation.
Looking ahead, Gauff confirmed that she will be playing just one more event this year: the WTA Finals in Riyadh. The prestigious tournament will feature some of the world’s best players, including Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Zheng Qinwen, and Barbora Krejčíková. For Gauff, the WTA Finals represent the chance to cap off what has been an extraordinary year, both on and off the court.
With her incredible success in 2023, including a Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open and now the milestone of becoming a homeowner, Gauff’s journey is nothing short of inspirational. At just 20 years old, she continues to defy expectations, both in her tennis career and her personal life, and it’s clear that she’s only getting started.