After a shock early exit from Wimbledon, Coco Gauff enjoyed a much-needed break with her boyfriend Jalen Sera. The couple gave fans a rare peek into their downtime, sharing snippets from a peaceful canoe ride at sunset, complete with an unexpected encounter with a Florida alligator.
Gauff Enjoys Serene Escape Ahead of Busy Hard-Court Season
Gauff is currently in the middle of her transition from the grass courts of Wimbledon to the North American hard-court swing. After a disappointing first-round exit at SW19 after losing to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, Gauff is using the brief window between tournaments to relax, reset, and spend quality time with her loved ones before gearing up for a packed summer schedule that includes WTA 1000 events in Montreal and Cincinnati.
As part of her downtime, Gauff headed outdoors to enjoy a peaceful evening paddling with Sera. The couple’s quiet adventure took a playful turn when Gauff unexpectedly spotted a gator nearby. Far from panicking, she chose to document the moment with her sense of humor.
Sharing a snapshot to her Instagram Stories, she posted a photo of the surrounding water and captioned it: “Out here with the gators.”
In another slide, Gauff shared a beautiful image of the Florida sunset glowing over the lake, as well as a shot of herself canoeing and then diving into the lake.
Sera, too, gave fans a glimpse of their adventure, uploading a photo of his own on his Instagram Stories, featuring him navigating the waters with a paddle in hand.
Gauff Wins ESPY Award for Second Year in a Row
Gauff earned her second consecutive ESPY for Best Tennis Player, highlighting a dominant year that included her second Grand Slam title. The 33rd ESPY Awards, held on Jul. 16, 2025, at LA’s Dolby Theatre, featured stars like Simone Biles and Suni Lee. Hosted by Shane Gillis, the night saw Gauff emerge as a top honoree in tennis.
Since winning the award in 2024, Gauff has captured the China Open, the WTA Finals in Riyadh, and lifted the 2025 French Open trophy. She also reached the Australian Open quarterfinals and was a finalist in Madrid and Rome.
woke up to finding out I won another espy!! ahhhh thank youuuu❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) July 17, 2025
Though she exited Wimbledon early, her season has been exceptional. On X, she reacted: “Woke up to me winning another ESPY???? ahhhh thank you thank you!!”
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