Candi Gauff, mother of tennis star Coco Gauff, recently opened up in an emotional interview about the sacrifices and struggles behind Coco’s path to the French Open. With tears in her eyes, she spoke of the relentless criticism their family faced. “The mocking, the insults, the harsh criticism – we chose silence and let the court speak for us,” she said. They endured judgment quietly, staying focused on Coco’s dreams while others doubted her.
But the most surprising revelation was Coco’s secret dedication. Candi disclosed that Coco often woke up at 3 a.m., long before the world stirred, to train in silence. “She would tiptoe out of bed, not to wake anyone, and hit shadow serves in the hallway or study match footage alone,” Candi shared. “No one knew. It was her quiet promise to herself.” This unseen effort, driven purely by passion and discipline, shaped Coco into the champion she is today.
Behind every powerful serve and every fierce return was a girl who battled in silence, on and off the court. The French Open was not just a victory—it was a moment of vindication, earned in the still hours of the early morning.