Coco Gauff

Title: Coco Gauff
Size: 24x36 in. (61x91 cm.)
Year: 2024
Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

A champion's rise, reflected in silver

This striking portrait captures Coco Gauff’s historic U.S. Open victory at just 19 years old. From the shimmer of her Tiffany-designed trophy to the power of her forehand and the emotion that followed, every detail reflects her story. The mirrored surface reveals not just her triumph, but her gratitude to Billie Jean King, whose fight for equal pay made Coco’s moment possible. Like Serena, Venus, and Rafa before her, this Palm Beach County phenom is now known by one name.

Inside the Art: The Story Behind Coco Gauff

In 2023, Coco Gauff became the youngest American to win the U.S. Open since Serena Williams. At just 19, she defeated the world’s top player and claimed her first Grand Slam title, cementing her place as a generational talent. I capture the essence of that moment in this emotionally layered portrait: Coco mid-forehand, overwhelmed by victory, and honoring Billie Jean King on the 50th anniversary of the U.S. Open becoming the first major sporting event to offer equal prize money to men and women.

The U.S. Open trophy, designed by Tiffany & Co., acts as both a mirror and a metaphor. Within it, we see the match, the meaning, and the magnitude of Coco’s win, an image that speaks to tennis lovers, equality advocates, and South Florida locals alike. Born and raised in Delray Beach, Coco represents the next chapter in Palm Beach County’s rich tennis legacy, and just like the greats before her, she now joins the ranks of athletes known simply by one name. The title, subtly glossed in clear spot varnish, says it all: Coco.

Why Buy Coco Gauff:

• Bold storytelling
  Captures the emotion, symbolism, and legacy of Coco’s U.S. Open victory in one striking composition.
• Gloss-enhanced detail
  Spot varnish highlights the trophy, her name, and key features with a glass-like finish.
• Signature subject
  A powerful tribute to female athletes, South Florida icons, and tennis history.

Perfect For:

• Tennis fans who followed Coco's rise to Grand Slam glory
• Collectors of sports portraits with symbolic depth and emotional power
• Interior designers curating bold, culturally relevant statement pieces
• Advocates of women's equality in sports and beyond