Tennis sensation Coco Gauff is capping off a record-breaking 2025 season by embracing a new title: homeowner. While the world is used to seeing her dominate the baseline, Gauff’s recent holiday updates have provided an intimate look at her life behind the gates of her custom-built mansion in Delray Beach, Florida.
The “surprising confession” that has fans buzzing isn’t a locker-room secret, but rather a charmingly domestic one. Gauff revealed that this year’s celebrations are particularly special because they mark her first Christmas in her own home, which she has transformed into a stunning winter wonderland.
Inside the Gauff-Sera Holiday Celebration
Coco and her boyfriend, Atlanta-based musician and actor Jalen Sera, have been quietly dating for over two years, but 2025 marked the year they became more open about their bond. The couple kicked off the festive season early, sharing glimpses of their cozy traditions:
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The “Main Event” Tree: Gauff showcased her main living room tree, a classic masterpiece decorated with twinkling lights and red ribbons.
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The Confession: Gauff admitted to fans that being a homeowner has shifted her perspective on the holidays, making her more focused on “creating a sanctuary” and leaning into the simple joys of hosting family and friends rather than the high-pressure environment of the WTA tour.
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A Family Connection: The celebration was a full-circle moment, as the couple’s families have known each other for years—Gauff’s mother, Candi, was actually Jalen’s fourth-grade teacher.
The “Unapologetic” Support System
Throughout 2025, Gauff has been vocal about how Jalen serves as her emotional anchor. Whether it was her triumph at the French Open or the heartbreak of the US Open, Gauff credits Sera’s “patience and fresh perspective” as a non-tennis player for helping her maintain her mental health.
“After a loss, he is the only one who can take me and my mood,” Gauff shared in a candid interview earlier this year. “He reminds me to trust the process and look at how far I’ve come.”
Fan Reaction: The “Cutest Couple” in Tennis
The festive post triggered an avalanche of support on social media. Fans have lauded the couple for their grounded relationship, with many noting that seeing the World No. 3 in “homebody mode” makes her even more relatable.
The consensus among the “FAMS” is clear: Gauff’s ability to balance being the highest-paid female athlete in the world with the simple act of decorating a Christmas tree is what makes her a true modern icon.
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