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While Coco Gauff‘s tennis triumphs have captured global attention, have you ever peeked into her off-court fascinations? Since her childhood, a particular October festivity has held a special place in her heart: Halloween. This year, though, her dedication to tennis pulled her into an early celebration. Dive into this tale that intertwines Gauff’s passion for both tennis and spooky festivities. Can the two worlds harmoniously collide?

 At 19, Coco Gauff has made waves in tennis, now gearing up for her second consecutive WTA Finals. But it’s not just tennis that captures her spirit; this year, she channeled Freddy’s eerie charm for Halloween. Will her festive celebration give her an edge in Cancun? Explore Gauff’s duality of fun and focus.

Coco Gauff: blending tennis stardom with Halloween enthusiasm

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While Coco Gauff continues to dominate headlines with her athletic prowess, her off-court passion, especially for Halloween, shines just as brightly. Reflecting on her love for the spooky holiday, Gauff mentioned, “I’ve always been passionate about Halloween since I was a kid. I always loved to dress up.” The tennis prodigy even expressed her year-long fondness for dressing up and her dreams of attending Cosplay conventions. This infectious enthusiasm has always been a part of the Gauff household’s traditions. Even if it meant persuading less eager members like her father and brother, Codey, to join the festivities.

 

However, this year’s celebrations were slightly ahead of schedule. With her playing commitments at the WTA Finals looming, Coco Gauff decided not to miss out on her beloved tradition and celebrated Halloween in advance. Reminiscing about past costumes, she noted, “My favorite Halloween costume I’ve done as a family was a Scooby-Doo one.” This year, taking inspiration from her brother’s choice of Chucky, she revealed, “We decided we should all be fictional serial killers.” With the festive season wrapped up, Gauff now sets her sights back on the tennis court.

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While Gauff’s off-court Halloween enthusiasm captures hearts, her on-court commitments beckon with equal fervor. Transitioning from her early festive celebrations, the tennis sensation now sets her eyes on a bigger prize. Is she ready?

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Coco Gauff moves from Halloween festivities to WTA finals showdown

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Coco Gauff couldn’t let her WTA Finals commitments dampen her Halloween spirit. Opting to celebrate early, she channeled the eerie vibe of Freddy from ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’. Her look donning a green and red bodycon dress, black boots, and a signature fake hand with long nails. Posting her Halloween antics alongside her family, Gauff’s festive mood was evident. With Halloween ticked off her list, she’s now gearing up for both singles and double challenges at the WTA Finals.

Coco Gauff’s rise in tennis continues to astonish. At just 19, she’s qualified for the WTA Finals in both singles and doubles for the second consecutive year. Riding the momentum of winning her maiden WTA 500, 1000, and Grand Slam titles, Gauff now eyes the WTA Finals trophy in Cancun. She also hopes to improve upon her previous year’s performance.

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Coco Gauff’s duality shines from Halloween fervor to tennis prowess. As she eyes the WTA Finals trophy in Cancun, will this year be her crowning moment?

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