Coco Gauff strikes again! Fresh off a hard-fought but decisive 6-3, 6-3 victory against fellow American Sofia Kenin, the 20-year-old was all smiles. But as her on-court interview progressed, the focus soon shifted from one of the most difficult Round 1 fixtures to her sartorial choices. And in a sea of less-than-showstopping kits this season (we’re looking at you, Nike!), Gauff certainly stood out. Why, you ask? Well, that has to do with a certain fan club Gauff self-admittedly belongs to!

A long-time fan of Marvel and its superhero franchises, Coco Gauff was inspired by the female characters to create her own take for the 2025 Australian Open kit. Relying on a trusty team of designers at the beck and call of her sponsors, the one-time Grand Slam winner turned her dreams into reality. And boy, did her vision deliver!

Sponsored by New Balance, Gauff wore a bodysuit featuring a solid white tank top. She paired it with a short grey wrap-around skirt. Taking cues from the cargo pants she loves wearing, she added pockets and fake buttons for a utilitarian vibe. However, what really caught the eye were the superhero-inspired cutouts all over.

When the American athlete was asked to speak about her outfit, Gauff broke out into a smile and said, “I’m a huge Marvel fan so a lot of the female superheroes have like cool cutouts on their outfits, so that’s what I wanted to do on my outfit.” But the struggle that went behind is the real motivator.

Despite registering her kit’s offbeat style, Coco Gauff continued, “But it is a pain to get into because it’s a bodysuit guys. so I have to like put the bottom part first and then pull it like over my head. It’s a struggle and if you can’t hold your bladder, it’s also not a good idea. You have to sacrifice for fashion.”

If nothing else, Coco’s designs are a testament to her bold personality – much like her tennis idol, Serena Williams, whose outspoken outfits used to be an extension of her character’s fierceness and prowess. Serena Williams made a fashion statement at the 2018 French Open, debuting a custom-made Nike bodysuit designed by Virgil Abloh.

Well, Gauff’s Marvel mania is an inspiration behind her 2025 Australian Open look. From binge-watching series based on the iconic superhero franchise to dressing up as her favorite character for Halloween, she has proven that she excels in the list of Marvel fans.

Coco Gauff’s Marvel craze won’t stop anytime soon!

A month back, the former US Open champion delighted her followers with an interesting social media update. She shared the cover image of Marvel’s comic book on her IG story, where her followers could see her presence on the cover image. Sharing the update, she wrote, “lol another coco side quest me on the cover of a marvel comic..” Gauff’s words echoed her emotions.

In 2023, Gauff received a special screen time in Marvel’s movie, Captain Marvel Two. “I’m in a Marvel ad. This is not a drill! ahh.,” she wrote with great excitement. She was also featured on the cover of the Invincible Iron Man #7 comic Variant. When she shared its cover image on her IG story, she dropped, “Does this mean I am canon to the Marvel universe now?” wrote Gauff.

In 2021, Gauff attended Stephen A. Smith’s show Stephen A’s World and spoke about her life, then off the court, and guess what, the 2023 US Open champion couldn’t miss the influence of Marvel. Revealing that she watched WandaVision, she first confessed her favorite scene, which was the final battle between Wanda Maximoff and Agatha Harkness. “I was crying when Vision went away… I think we all need Vision!” she said during her conversation with the host. Interestingly, she also dressed up as Deadpool for last year’s Halloween.

Coco Gauff‘s admiration for Marvel is quite established in the scene. While it was confined to her Halloween costume or series previously, this fashionista has taken it to court now, showing that no matter what Coco Gauff’s style will be as good as her performance.