Coco Gauff knows how to keep her fans on their toes! Whether dominating on the tennis court or making a bold fashion statement off of it, this American sensation brings a flair for excitement and creativity. As Halloween arrived this year, Gauff took her signature style up a notch, embracing her love for the spooky season with a Hollywood-inspired costume twist that has everyone talking.
Currently gearing up for the prestigious WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she will face off against top players like compatriot Jessica Pegula on Sunday, November 3, followed by Barbora Krejcikova and Iga Swiatek, Gauff is laser-focused on her athletic goals. Yet even amidst the intense training and preparation, she didn’t miss a beat when it came to celebrating Halloween. Known for her love of this holiday, Gauff spared no creativity in embodying the spirit of Halloween with a costume that merged her unique taste with pop culture.
This year, the 20-year-old star delighted fans by dressing up as the iconic Marvel character Deadpool. In a fun twist, she recruited her younger brother, Cameron, to join her in her Halloween fun, with him donning a Wolverine costume, creating a playful homage to the beloved characters portrayed by Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. In a series of images posted on her Instagram, Gauff and Cameron posed in colorful, tight-fitting red and yellow costumes, mimicking scenes from the upcoming 2024 Marvel movie featuring the Deadpool and Wolverine duo. With her signature humor, Gauff even noted her slight disappointment at only having time for one costume this year, hinting at a busy schedule packed with tennis commitments.
On her Instagram story, Gauff shared her Halloween moments with fans, capturing her enthusiasm for the holiday. She captioned her story, writing, “Unfortunately only one costume this year lol your girl got thangsss to do but had fun doing this with my brother.” Her light-hearted attitude and playful spirit were clear as she relished the chance to dress up and bond with Cameron, her go-to partner for Halloween fun. She has long expressed a special fondness for Halloween, consistently bringing creativity and humor to her costume choices year after year.
In a follow-up post, the tennis prodigy shared a picture of herself standing outside a “Halloween Horror Nights” venue, expressing her genuine love for the holiday season. Captioning the picture, she wrote, “Spooky szn is the best time of the year,” reinforcing her enthusiasm for Halloween festivities. For those who have followed her career, Gauff’s dedication to Halloween is no surprise; it’s a passion she’s celebrated publicly for years, often posting pictures of her costumes on social media.
Gauff’s Halloween costumes over the years have been met with admiration, and she has certainly kept fans engaged with her choice of creative characters. In 2021, she dressed as Velma from *Scooby-Doo*, which she later described as one of her favorite costumes. The following year in 2022, she embraced her inner mystic with a costume as Raven from *Teen Titans*, another popular character with a dark, enigmatic vibe. In 2023, she opted to channel a classic movie villain, once again turning heads and making a memorable impression. Each year, Gauff doesn’t just put on a costume—she embodies her characters with a spirit and enthusiasm that clearly show how much she enjoys the holiday.
Interestingly, while Gauff’s love for Halloween shines brightly, her family doesn’t share quite the same level of excitement. In a pretournament interview ahead of the WTA Finals last year, Gauff humorously admitted that she’s the driving force behind the family’s Halloween celebrations, with only her youngest brother, Cameron, actively joining in. She shared with a laugh, “Honestly, only three members of my family, or two, one actually, Cameron is the only one who is really keen to doing it. The rest I just kind of force to do it.” Her dad and other brother, Codey, participate mostly out of support for Coco, often donning simple, low-effort costumes at her urging.
Gauff’s anecdotes offer a humorous glimpse into the family dynamic, with her sharing how her father and Codey’s lack of enthusiasm often results in “minimal effort” costumes. “We have some funny videos of us trying to get pictures together,” she said with a laugh. “My dad is fed up. Codey is fed up. They don’t care about Halloween that much, but they do it for me.” This year’s Halloween post reflected this same vibe, as the only other family member seen in costume was Cameron.
As Gauff continues to enjoy her rise in the tennis world, balancing rigorous training with her vibrant love for Halloween showcases her multifaceted personality. Her devotion to her sport is unquestionable, and yet she consistently finds time to connect with fans in creative, unexpected ways. Gauff’s social media presence is just one way she brings her authentic self to her fan base, whether it’s in her Halloween celebrations or her journey on the court. With her participation in the WTA Finals just around the corner, fans eagerly await more updates from this talented star, both on and off the court.
With each Halloween costume and personal update, Gauff strengthens her connection with fans who admire not just her athletic prowess but her relatability and sense of humor. As she heads into a high-stakes competition in Riyadh, fans will be cheering her on, inspired not only by her skill but by the authentic joy she brings to everything she does.