Coco Gauff, a social media darling with sharp wit, fiercely guards her private world. Until last April, whispers of her “first real relationship” barely pierced the veil. Speculation swirled around Jalen Sera, an Atlanta musician, far removed from the tennis world. “To just have someone to talk to who is not involved in tennis at all gives me a fresh perspective,” she revealed, offering a rare glimpse into her heart. As their bond deepens, Jalen steps into the spotlight, their affection blooming under the public gaze.
On Saturday, Gauff shared a playful Instagram post while visiting family in Delray Beach. Captioning the post, she wrote, “Waiting for my brother to get a pack of ice from the gas station…. the sun is nice! ” Likely referring to her younger sibling Codey running an errand while she waited in the car. Spotted in a car, she stunned with her hair down and a Dairy Boy hoodie.
Adding her signature Gen-Z humor, she quipped, “I was going for Facebook mom for caption. I hope I achieved that.” Fans adored her look in the comments, but her boyfriend Jalen kept it subtle. He commented, “Cozyyy,” possibly hinting at a nickname or her relaxed vibe—only he knows!
Reports from Time Magazine confirm that Gauff is dating Jalen Sera, an Atlanta-based artist. She appreciates their connection, especially his grounding influence outside tennis. Describing him as a “really nice guy,” Gauff shared how his encouragement helped her during tournaments and tough moments.
Though they keep their relationship mostly private, the couple has stepped into the spotlight more recently. Sera has been a steady support during Gauff’s career highs and lows, even sharing heartfelt birthday wishes for the tennis star.
Gauff’s boyfriend comes through following Miami Open disappointment
Coco Gauff‘s 2025 season hasn’t exactly been going according to plan. After a rocky start in Australia and the Middle East, her struggles continued in the Sunshine Double. At the Miami Open, she faced a tough loss to Magda Linette in the Round of 16, going down in straight sets (4-6, 4-6). Reflecting on her performance, Gauff candidly shared, “It wasn’t great today, it hasn’t been the last two weeks, so I’m just trying to figure that out. Just one of those days I felt off on everything.” Despite the on-court woes, she’s been soaking up the Miami vibes with her boyfriend Jalen Sera.
The couple has been sharing snippets of their Miami escapades on Instagram. Sera posted a series of fun photos captioned “Soflooo ,” showcasing moments like holding a Miami Open tennis ball and cruising on a boat. She playfully chimed in with a comment, “flawdaaa,” prompting Sera to respond, “flawdaaaa. my townnnnn!!!!!” Their lighthearted banter continued as Gauff teased him with, “@jalensera tryna switch sides like your boy.”
As Gauff gears up for the clay season, starting with Stuttgart, all eyes are on whether she can turn her year around. Her birthday was a mixed bag—losing to Belinda Bencic at Indian Wells just a day before turning 21. But Sera quickly lifted her spirits with a heartfelt birthday message: “Happy birthdayyyy @cocogauff Big 21! I hope it’s your best one yet.” He even shared a fun photo of them enjoying arcade games together.
Now, Gauff is gearing up to kick off her clay season at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, starting April 14. With her clay prowess and Sera’s support, Gauff has all the ingredients for a strong comeback. Her 72% win rate on clay courts remains her highest across all surfaces, making Stuttgart an ideal stage to reset her season. Could this be Gauff’s turning point? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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