Corey Gauff disputes endorsement claims about female tennis stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 9:48 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Corey Gauff, father of Coco Gauff, criticized a social media post listing endorsement deals for female athletes, including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Maria Sharapova. The post detailed what it described as the ten biggest contracts in women's sports history, referencing significant deals from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Gauff's comment on the post stated, "All of this is wrong." The debate highlights ongoing discussions about the visibility and valuation of women's sports endorsements, with a need for accurate representations of achievements and earnings.
- •Corey Gauff objects to claims made in an Instagram post about female athletes' contracts.
- •The post included historic deals involving Venus Williams and Serena Williams.
- •Gauff commented on the post, stating that the information is incorrect.
- •Discussions continue about the fair representation of women's endorsements in sports.
- 9:48 AMYahoo Sports — “Wrong” – Coco Gauff’s Father Corey Calls Out Claims About Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova & Other Female Athletes’ Endorsements
"Coco Gauff’s father, Corey Gauff, has called out a social media post highlighting the endorsement deals of tennis legends Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, and other female athletes. An Instagram post shared by Athlete listed what it described as the 10 biggest female contracts in sports.
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