Coco Gauff has highlighted time and again that her mother, Candi Gauff has had the most significant influence on her life. Gauff’s mother, a talented former track and field star, recently celebrated her 55th birthday, and guess who had the perfect message for her? Her talented daughter who showered her with the most amazing compliments, expressing just how precious the mother-daughter bond is.

Gauff recently posted a heartwarming social media update to celebrate her mother’s special day – showcasing their deep bond. This American player, a former US Open champion, has been a self-proclaimed mommy’s girl since the beginning. Gauff shared an adorable selfie from her visit to the Great Wall of China, captioning it, “Happy birthday, mom. I love you @candigauff,” expressing her love and admiration for her mother. The WTA star followed with another story of her and her mother posing with the FIFA World Cup Qatar mascot. Here she called her mother her “fav travel buddy.” However, it was her third story that truly warmed the fraternity’s hearts—an old photo of young Gauff with her mother, paired with another heartwarming message, “I love you @candigauff,” Gauff’s words reflected her comfort and solace in her mother’s presence.

Her mother, Candi Gauff, often accompanies her on tour and was by her daughter’s side during the Asian swing this year. In a pre-tournament press conference, Gauff expressed her admiration for her mother, a former track and field athlete at Florida State University, and said, “My mom, it’s just a motherly thing. There’s nothing like a mother-daughter relationship. Especially in swings like Asia, where it maybe is more isolated than usual, we just play Uno a lot.” This mother-daughter bond continues to shine through Gauff’s heartwarming posts on her social media.

Celebrating her mother Candi Gauff’s birthday is a cherished tradition for the American player. Last year, she shared a collage featuring adorable photos of them exploring Japan, with solo images of Candi Gauff enjoying her moment with a colorful red and blue cocktail. “Happy birthday Mom, I love you,” Gauff wrote, resonating deeply with any other girl who loves and adores her mother. In 2022, she similarly dropped touching words for her mother: “Happy birthday, mom. I love you more than I can ever show. Enjoy your day. Thank God for you every day.” Clearly, her love for her mother is unparalleled.

However, beyond social media posts, Coco Gauff cherishes traveling with her mother, who she considers her best companion. During the 2024 China Open, their fun-loving equation charmed Gauff’s supporters and highlighted not only their love and respect but also the joy and laughter they bring to each other’s lives

Coco Gauff poked fun at her mother during their China visit

When Candi Gauff accompanied her daughter to Beijing, they took a little tour of the city exploring one of the world’s seven wonders, The Great Wall of China. While the photos were breathtaking, there was one small funny element there. Coco Gauff shared snippets of this trip on her IG story and revealed how she needed to place the camera at the right angle so that her mother could capture a nice photo of her. “Lol when you gotta position the phone right where you want it so your mom doesn’t mess up your photo lol,” she wrote. Her words highlighted the fun side of their relationship. She also added a selfie with her mother with the Great Wall of China as the backdrop highlighting that her mother is surely her favorite travel partner.

Coco Gauff‘s relationship with her mother showcases an absolute pure bond. The way the WTA star admires her mother, tells a lot about her upbringing and generous personality. It also showcases the love the Gauff family has showered on their children, especially their elder daughter. What do you think about it?