Tennis sensation Coco Gauff was flooded with touching birthday wishes from fellow athletes, including Flau’jae Johnson, Lindsey Vonn, and Mikaela Shiffrin, as she rang in her 21st birthday. The celebration followed her recent campaign at the 2025 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, where the third-seeded American showcased her resilience on the court.
After a first-round bye, Gauff narrowly edged out Japan’s Moyuka Uchijima in a tense three-set battle during the second round. She continued her momentum with a commanding straight-sets victory over 29th seed Maria Sakkari, securing a spot in the Round of 16. However, her journey was halted on March 11 by Belinda Bencic, who rallied after dropping the first set to claim a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win.
Though disappointed by the defeat, Gauff swiftly shifted focus to her milestone birthday. On March 13, she shared a nostalgic childhood photo on Instagram, accompanied by a heartfelt message: “Thank you all for the kind birthday wishes! I’m truly blessed and grateful to celebrate 21. Cheers to this new chapter!”
The post highlighted her gratitude and positivity, underscoring her ability to rebound from setbacks with grace—a trait that continues to endear her to fans worldwide.
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