As she prepares to make her mark at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, Coco Gauff is proving that vision, both on and off the court, is what sets champions apart. At just 21, Gauff has already achieved more than most athletes dream of—two Grand Slam titles, multiple WTA 1000 wins, and a current world No. 2 ranking. Yet, even as her career continues to soar, the American tennis star is candidly reflecting on what life might look like after her days in the spotlight come to an end.
Eye on Wimbledon, mind on the future
Gauff is heading into Wimbledon with the pressure and promise of potential. Despite her phenomenal rise in the tennis world, she has yet to progress beyond the round of 16 at the historic tournament. This year, she’s aiming to break that barrier—and with momentum on her side, fans and analysts alike are expecting a deep run on the grass courts of London.
But while the tennis world is focused on her next match, Coco Gauff herself is balancing her present ambitions with future planning. In a recent interview, she revealed that she’s already mapping out what her post-tennis career might look like, with a strong interest in the world of business.
From center court to the boardroom
“It’s definitely something that I want to start to step up for post-career,” Gauff said. “Kind of start building that process, which is why I wanted to do it early. Because I didn’t want to feel like I was playing catch-up at the end of my career.”
It’s rare for an athlete so young to be so forward-thinking, but Coco Gauff's maturity has always set her apart. Her growing interest in entrepreneurship doesn’t mean she’s stepping away from tennis anytime soon—rather, it’s part of a long-term strategy to remain challenged, stimulated, and impactful even after she hangs up her racket.
“On the business side of things, it doesn’t come as natural as tennis feels. I’m still learning, and I have a lot to learn about,” she admitted. “I’ve debated different things and what paths I wanted to take when it came to just stimulating my brain outside of the court, because I always knew that once I finished high school that I needed to put my brain into something else.”
A future beyond the game
Coco Gauff’s reflections are a reminder that greatness isn’t confined to trophies and rankings. As she prepares for her Wimbledon showdown, she’s also carving a path that extends far beyond tennis. Her openness about future aspirations adds another layer to her already compelling story—one of grit, grace, and growth.
Whether she’s serving aces or studying investment strategies, Gauff is determined to win—on every court life puts before her.