American actress Zendaya has revealed her admiration for Coco Gauff after getting a glimpse into the lives of tennis players while filming her tennis-centered movie ‘Challengers.’ During the movie’s promotions, Zendaya shared her desire to meet Gauff, which was met with enthusiasm from the young American tennis player. Their connection was established through Gauff’s coach Brad Gilbert, who trained with the film’s cast for three months.
In a recent Tennis Channel interview with Tracy Austin, Zendaya discussed being inspired by Gauff and related to the pressure the 20-year-old faced, as she also faced similar scrutiny when starting her career in Hollywood at a young age. However, Zendaya admitted she couldn’t fully understand the challenges Gauff has faced as a professional tennis player.
Zendaya praised Gauff for her strength and grace while competing on the world’s biggest tennis stages and expressed a feeling of protectiveness toward Gauff and other young stars who face the pressures of early fame.
Gauff has also expressed admiration for Zendaya, praising the actress and her film ‘Challengers.’ At the 2024 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Gauff shared her excitement for watching the movie and her love for dramatic storylines and love triangles. The US Open champion commended Zendaya for her impressive looks during the promotional tour, claiming the actress elevated tennis fashion to a more sophisticated and chic level. Gauff is currently participating in the Madrid Open, competing against Arantxa Rus in her opening match at the WTA 1000 event.
