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. Speculations 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,” Coco once revealed, offering a rare glimpse into her heart. As their bond deepens, Jalen steps into the spotlight. Although Coco has still not made it official, their affection is blooming under the public gaze.

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 acknowledges the fact that his encouragement helps her during tournaments and tough moments.

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, 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! 👍🏾 ☀️🙂” She was likely referring to her younger sibling, Codey, running an errand while she waited in the car, in a Dairy Boy hoodie with her hair down.

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!

Though they keep their relationship mostly private, the couple doesn’t shy away from dropping subtle hints of their relationship. It was only in February earlier this year that Coco shared the Valentine’s Day message and the bouquet she received from her boyfriend. “Happy Valentine’s Day, star! I love you. What we have will mean everything to me, forever and always,” the message read.

Sera has been a steady support during Gauff’s career highs and lows, even sharing heartfelt birthday wishes for the tennis star last month.

Coco 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, she 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, Coco has 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. Coco 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 season around. Her birthday was a mixed bag, as she lost 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 wrote on Insta. The Atlanta even shared a fun photo of them enjoying arcade games together.

With her clay prowess and Sera’s support, Gauff has all the ingredients to bounce back in Stuttgart.. Her 72% win rate on clay courts remains her highest across all surfaces, making Stuttgart an ideal stage to reset her season. Can Coco turn it around in Stuttgart? Share your thoughts in the comments below!