After ending their doubles partnership, Coco Gauff made an interesting revelation about her colleague, Jessica Pegula. Her candid remarks following a game shed light on some unique insights into the Pegula-Gauff relationship. In sharing details about the WTA world number three, Coco Gauff surprised the tennis community with what she truly feels for her former doubles partner.

Gauff had a surprising revelation about her former doubles partner, Jessica Pegula. The duo supported each other in doubles matches, winning five titles, including the 2023 Miami Open. They also competed in the 2024 Paris Olympics but were eliminated in the second round. Although the former US Open champion announced the end of their partnership, she had an intriguing revelation about Pegula during her 2024 China Open run.

The WTA committee asked players to associate their peers with traits from the Chinese zodiac. When Gauff was told to mention special aspects of Pegula she had an amazing response. “Okay, well Jess is very calm. Quiet, elegant, kind, responsible. Okay, that sounds like Jess. Yeah, Jess is honest. Sometimes brutally honest,” said the WTA world number six, associating Pegula with the zodiac sign of the dog. Gauff’s response highlighted her admiration for her American colleague, despite the end of their doubles partnership.

Coco Gauff has always supported Jessica Pegula. When Pegula finished as a finalist in the 2024 US Open, Gauff was the first to congratulate her on social media, expressing her delight at Pegula’s achievement. “Amazing tournament,” Gauff commented on Pegula’s IG post after the result.

On the other hand, Pegula gave Gauff an equally sweet compliment. In August, the WTA world number three shared insights into Gauff’s growth in the sport and how carefully she has observed her colleague’s progress.

Jessica Pegula had an interesting take on Coco Gauff’s maturity in the sport

This WTA number three revealed that Gauff has matured significantly over the years, which is seen in her performance after her Grand Slam win. “I think she [Gauff] has definitely grown up a lot and matured over the last few years. She’s now much more sure of herself and knows what she wants. Also she is hitting that age where you are learning all that stuff. You are trying to figure out what you want, how you want it, making more of your own decisions and we have seen that over the past year now,” she said. Pegula’s words echoed how profoundly she believes in Gauff’s skills. At the same time, it also revealed Pegula’s admiration for her American colleague.

Though Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula’s doubles partnership has come to an end, their respect and admiration for each other remain. Following Gauff’s compliment, it is clear that she holds Pegula in high regard. This heartwarming exchange shows how tennis can bring people closer, despite professional rivalries.