On July 14, 2025, Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old American tennis sensation, traded the clay courts of Roland Garros for the electrifying atmosphere of Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Accompanied by her boyfriend, Jalen Sera, the world No. 2 embraced the concert’s Western theme with a dazzling cowboy-inspired outfit, turning heads and stealing the spotlight. Fresh off her triumphant 2025 French Open victory, Gauff’s night out with Sera offered a vibrant glimpse into her life off the court, blending glamour, romance, and unbridled joy as they celebrated one of the year’s most anticipated musical events.
Gauff, who clinched her second Grand Slam title by defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 comeback at the French Open, was all smiles as she immersed herself in Beyoncé’s genre-defying performance. The couple, who have been together since 2023, fully leaned into the Cowboy Carter aesthetic, with Gauff sporting a fierce cowboy hat and waving an American flag in a snapshot shared on her Instagram Stories. “Queen,” she captioned a clip of Beyoncé belting out “Bodyguard,” capturing the crowd’s roar. Another post featured Jay-Z, whom Gauff dubbed “HOV,” vibing to “Ya Ya,” a track he co-produced. The energy was palpable as Gauff sang along to hits, her posts radiating the thrill of being a fan in the moment. “It was awesome perfection at its best,” one concertgoer raved, echoing the sentiment of the sold-out crowd.
For Gauff, a self-professed Beyoncé superfan, the night was a dream come true. During the 2023 US Open, she admitted that seeing Beyoncé in the stands would be a distraction, joking, “I guess which celebrity I would be starstruck, definitely Beyoncé.” She even hoped camera crews would avoid showing the superstar on the big screen to keep her focused. Now, free from the pressures of competition, Gauff reveled in the experience, sharing a stylish mirror selfie with Sera and friends, their bond evident in every frame. Sera, an Atlanta-based musician and aspiring actor, added to the excitement by resharing Gauff’s posts, his pride in her shining through.
The couple’s connection, which began when Sera was a fourth-grade student in Gauff’s mother Candi’s class, has grown into a cornerstone of her life. “My mom always said, if they’re bad in school, they’re probably bad as adults. He’s always been a smart, nice kid,” Gauff shared in a 2024 Time magazine interview. Their two-year relationship, officially confirmed during a Bose promotional video after her French Open win, has been a source of stability. In the video, Gauff blushed as Sera’s heartfelt message played: “Just wanted to say you’re the absolute coolest person ever. I’m so proud of you. You’re doing great, and I love you.” Beaming, she revealed, “That’s my boyfriend, and today’s actually our two-year anniversary.”
Sera, born in Durham, North Carolina, and raised in Atlanta, brings a creative spark to their dynamic. With just over 9,000 Instagram followers, he keeps a low profile but doesn’t shy away from supporting Gauff’s milestones. From celebrating her 2023 US Open title to gushing over her ethereal yellow Miu Miu gown at the 2025 Oscars with captions like “THE star” and “Regal,” Sera’s admiration is unwavering. Their shared moments, like a recent escape room victory in Atlanta or a lighthearted disagreement over cantaloupe during a breakfast date, reveal a playful, grounded relationship that contrasts with Gauff’s high-stakes career.
As Gauff prepares for the grass-court season at the Berlin Tennis Open, where she’ll face either Daria Kasatkina or Wang Xinyu after a first-round bye, this Atlanta escapade offered a well-deserved break. Her stellar 2025, including runner-up finishes in Madrid and Rome and a $4.8 million WTA Finals win in Riyadh, underscores her dominance. Yet, it’s her ability to balance stardom with personal joy—whether reading 25 books a year with Sera or dancing at Beyoncé’s concert—that makes Gauff a true role model. As she and Sera continue to navigate fame and love, their Atlanta adventure proves that even champions need a night to let loose and shine.
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