Coco Gauff, the rising American tennis star ranked World No. 2, is poised to make waves at Wimbledon 2025 following her recent victory at the French Open. At just 21 years old, Gauff has already claimed major titles at both the US Open and Roland Garros, positioning herself for a landmark season filled with several significant milestones.
Her momentum gained from winning the French Open earlier this year makes Wimbledon a crucial tournament where she could cement her rising legacy in tennis history, aiming to achieve multiple career milestones at the All England Club.
Potential Milestones Awaiting Gauff at Wimbledon
If Coco Gauff lifts the Venus Rosewater Dish at Wimbledon, she would become the first woman to do so since Serena Williams in 2016. That year, Williams secured her seventh Wimbledon title by defeating Angelique Kerber in straight sets, marking a high point for American tennis at SW19.
Notably, the last American man to win Wimbledon was Pete Sampras back in 2000. A victory for Gauff in 2025 would end a nine-year drought for American champions across both the ladies’ and gentlemen’s categories at the All England Championships.
Additionally, this would mark Gauff’s best performance at Wimbledon, surpassing her previous best finishes of reaching the fourth round on three occasions. Her 2024 campaign was cut short when she lost in straight sets to fellow American Emma Navarro in an early-round match.
Building on Roland Garros Victory Against Top Competition
Gauff’s win at Roland Garros was a remarkable achievement, with her overcoming World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a gripping three-set match at the iconic Court Philippe Chatrier. This major title showcased Gauff’s growing ability to compete and triumph over the sport’s elite, giving her vital confidence heading into Wimbledon.
The Quest for the Coveted Channel Slam
The Channel Slam, a rare feat where a player wins both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same calendar year, remains a key goal for Gauff. In tennis history, only seven women in the Open Era have managed to accomplish this challenging double.
At the start of the Open Era, Margaret Court, Evonne Cawley, and Billie Jean King each completed the Channel Slam in consecutive years—1970, 1971, and 1972 respectively. Chris Evert followed in 1974, and Martina Navratilova achieved the feat in 1982. Since then, Steffi Graf distinguished herself by completing the Channel Slam four times, beginning in 1988 and further in 1993, 1995, and 1996. Serena Williams was the most recent to join this elite group, accomplishing it twice in 2002 and 2015.
A win at Wimbledon in 2025 would make Coco Gauff not only the first American woman in a decade to complete the Channel Slam but also only the eighth woman ever in the Open Era to achieve it. This would place Gauff among the sport’s most distinguished performers.
Completing the Career Surface Slam: Grass Court Challenges Ahead
With major titles on hard and clay courts, Gauff is aiming to add the coveted grass court title to her achievements, completing the career surface slam. Despite her talent, grass courts have historically posed a challenge for her, with early departures in previous Wimbledon appearances and a recent straight-sets loss to Wang Xinyu at the Grass Court Championships in Berlin.
To capture the Wimbledon trophy, Gauff will need to overcome these grass court hurdles, deliver her best tennis on the lawn courts, and extend the form that brought her success at Roland Garros onto this new surface.
Looking Ahead: Wimbledon’s Stage for Gauff’s Historic Moment
Coco Gauff’s journey this season reflects her evolution into a tennis powerhouse ready to embrace history-making opportunities. Should she succeed at Wimbledon 2025, it would signal a landmark achievement for American tennis and further establish her as a dominant force on the world stage.
Such a triumph would carry significant implications, potentially inspiring the next generation of players and energizing the sport with a fresh young champion. As fans watch closely, the All England Club could soon witness a defining moment in tennis history with Coco Gauff striving to lift her first Wimbledon trophy.