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Coco Gauff's mom shares message following daughter's magazine cover shoot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Coco Gauff's mom shares message following daughter's magazine cover shoot

Summary

Candi Gauff expressed support for her daughter Coco Gauff after the tennis star appeared on the cover of Dropshot Magazine. Candi, a former athlete and teacher, praised Coco's unique style of photography in an Instagram Story. Coco recently faced controversy during her China Open campaign, prompting her withdrawal from the Wuhan Open despite a strong past performance at the event. She has secured a spot in the upcoming WTA Finals, marking her next expected appearance on the court.

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By the Numbers

•Candi Gauff shared a message on Instagram after Coco's magazine cover.
•Coco faced controversy during her China Open match.
•Her campaign ended with a loss and subsequent withdrawal from the Wuhan Open.
•Gauff secured her place in the year-end WTA Finals.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff’s Mom Candi Sends Sweet Message To Daughter As She Stuns In Cover Of Tennis Culture Magazine

What they're saying

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Coco Gauff’s mother, Candi, on Monday sent a heartwarming message to her daughter over the two-time major singles champion’s stunning appearance on the cover of a prominent tennis culture magazine. Candi, a former college heptathlete and gymnast at Florida State University who later pursued a career in teaching, is one of Coco’s strongest pillars of support, frequently attending her daughter’s matches.
— Yahoo Sports

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