Coco Gauff is at the peak of her sporting powers after winning the French Open at the weekend… but that doesn’t mean she can’t indulge in a sweet treat every now and again.
Many may expect the world No 2 tennis star to follow a strict diet 24/7 to maintain her high performance on the tennis court, but she was allowed a night off in New York on Tuesday.
The glammed-up 21-year-old was spotted in courtside seats at the Liberty WNBA game in Brooklyn, and she tucked into a packet of Sour Patch Kids candy as she enjoyed the action.
In a photo of the tennis star, she can be seen giving the peace sign and beaming at the camera from her VIP seat, while wearing a blue jacket, ripped black jeans and a pair of New Balance sneakers.
She wore an infinity chain around her neck and had her hair in a single plait, and was joined by her brother Cameron, as well as Kobe Bryant’s widow Vanessa.
Gauff arrived back in the US this week after her incredible triumph at Roland-Garros, in which she beat world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the women’s singles title.
Coco Gauff enjoyed a packet of Sour Patch Kids while she watched the New York Liberty
Gauff say alongside her brother and Vanessa Bryant for the game at Barclays Center
Gauff is just days out from winning her second Grand Slam at the French Open in Paris
Despite her young age, Gauff now has two Grand Slam titles, having won the US Open in 2023 – at the age of just 19.
Gauff won’t be back on home soil for long, with Wimbledon and the grass court season fast approaching.
On Tuesday night, the defending WNBA champion Liberty dominated the struggling Chicago Sky 85-66 to keep their unbeaten start to the season going.
New York are now 9-0 on the season as they bid to defend their title, while Angel Reese and the Sky are a worrying 2-6.
