Coco Gauff: The Millionaire Tennis Star Who Just Wants a Burger
So here we are, talking about Coco Gauff again — and rightfully so. She's back in the spotlight, not just for her powerhouse presence on the court, but also for the kind of grounded, genuine personality that’s rare in sports today. At just 21 years old, Gauff has reached her second French Open final, and it’s a big moment for her. She’ll be facing world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, trying to claim her second Grand Slam title after her 2023 U.S. Open win. But while most people are asking how old she is or how much she earns, the more interesting story is who Coco Gauff really is.
Let’s talk numbers for a second — because, wow. Coco has earned over $24 million in prize money, placing her among the top-earning women in tennis history. Add her endorsement deals — New Balance, Barilla, and more — and you’ve got a net worth estimated at $35 million. That made her the highest-paid female athlete in 2024, and she’s still only just getting started.
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But here's where it gets refreshing: Coco doesn’t let the money define her. After winning the U.S. Open and banking a $3 million check, you'd expect a fancy car, a luxury shopping spree, maybe a private island? Nope. All she wanted was a burger. In fact, her dad had already bought her a car — a sleek black Audi e-tron — and she shrugged it off like it was no big deal. She once said on a podcast, “I don’t like to spend money... I’m very satisfied with what I have.”
This is what makes her stand out. Her maturity is lightyears ahead of her age, and that shows not just in interviews, but in how she carries herself, win or lose. She’s said before that after losing her first French Open final, she was devastated. But now, she’s approaching things differently. She realizes life is bigger than tennis. As she put it, “The sun will still rise the next day.”
There’s something incredibly real about an athlete who admits to struggling — with her serve, her nerves, and yes, even her confidence — yet keeps finding a way to win. She’s not perfect. She’s not dominating like Serena Williams did. But Coco is relentless. She scrapes, fights, adjusts, and figures it out one point at a time. It’s that grit — that stubborn, humble persistence — that makes her such a fascinating figure in the sport.
And even as she racks up wins and zeros in her bank account, she still lives close to home. She bought her parents a $1 million mansion and then eventually got her own place nearby in Delray Beach, Florida. That’s who Coco is — loyal, grounded, and determined. She might be the millionaire face of women’s tennis right now, but deep down, she’s still that 15-year-old kid who shocked the world at Wimbledon, just a little older, wiser, and hungrier — sometimes, quite literally, for a burger.
So as she heads into the French Open final, remember this: she’s not just chasing another trophy. She’s rewriting the expectations we place on young stars — proving that you can be elite without being flashy, wealthy without being wasteful, and famous without losing yourself.
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