Another milestone quietly joins Coco Gauff’s list of achievements. You might remember last year when Coco took home her first-ever ESPY award for Best Tennis Player. After her incredible win at the 2023 US Open, this was a huge honor for the teenage star. And this year? She’s done it again, having just won the French Open against Aryna Sabalenka and earning a top nomination at the Awards hosted by ESPN! She can hardly believe it.

Wednesday night’s annual ESPY Awards brought out some of the biggest names in sports. Comedian Shane Gillis hosted the high-energy show. The night buzzed as stars like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Simone Biles, the Philadelphia Eagles, and Ilona Maher all took home well-deserved honors in their categories. Now, Coco just grabbed her second ESPY Award for Best Tennis Player—two in a row!

Today, the American sensation took to X and her social media to share her excitement over the news. She tweeted, “woke up to finding out I won another espy!! ahhhh thank youuuu❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.” She even shared a screenshot of the moment on her Instagram story!

Despite a rollercoaster 2025 season, things are definitely looking up! Wimbledon wrapped up quickly for the No. 2 seed, but she’s bouncing back and showing real grit. Winning this year’s award is huge. Still, it’s worth noting that last year’s win stirred up some controversy—fans weren’t exactly thrilled about the outcome.

Last year, the nominees list was packed with top players competing for big prizes. Iga Swiatek lined up next to Coco for the Best Tennis Player honor on the WTA Circuit. On the men’s side, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic battled it out. This time, the tennis community is rallying behind 20-year-old Coco Gauff, who clinched the title for the second time and outshone some of the sport’s biggest stars.

Now, Gauff is sitting comfortably as World No. 2 and fresh off a French Open victory. She faced none other than Aryna Sabalenka for the award. So far, everyone and Coco seem genuinely pumped!

But her 2025 Wimbledon didn’t go as per plan after the first round exit. The loss stung—it was devastating for the 21-year-old. She entered the tournament flying high, fresh off her French Open title win against the World No. 1. Still, Coco is known for her resilience. She’s already looking ahead, excited for what’s next!

Coco Gauff opens up about facing her next challenge

Gauff walked off Wimbledon’s grass courts feeling the sting of disappointment. After her 7-6(3), 6-1 loss to World No. 42 Dayana Yastremska in the first round, Gauff was candid about her struggle. She’d just lifted her second Grand Slam trophy at the French Open a month before and arrived at SW19 riding high, so the early exit hit hard. “I’m trying to be positive,” Coco admitted, revealing her mindset. “After the match, I definitely was struggling in the locker room. I don’t like losing.”

But her team was quick to remind her of her Garros triumph: “‘You did well at Roland Garros, don’t be so upset,’ things like that.” Even so, Coco Gauff couldn’t hide her letdown, saying, “I don’t really like losing. I just feel a little bit disappointed in how I showed up today. I feel like I could have been a little bit better in those tough tiebreaker moments, especially after Roland Garros, where I felt like I learned a lot in those tiebreakers.”

This wasn’t Coco’s first shock Wimbledon departure. Back in 2023, after a first-round loss to Sofia Kenin, Gauff made a bold move, shaking up her team and bringing in veteran coach Brad Gilbert. That decision paid off spectacularly—two months later, she held her very first Grand Slam trophy at the U.S. Open.

Change was in the cards again a year later. After a fourth-round exit at the 2024 U.S. Open against Emma Navarro, Gauff took fresh action. She split with Gilbert and turned to coach Matt Daly, who helped her revamp her serve and transform her forehand into a weapon. The results? Some of the most assertive and fearless tennis Coco has played so far.

Still, losses sting—even for champions. “Obviously I’m not going to dwell on this too long because I want to do well at the US Open,” she insisted. “Maybe losing in the first round here isn’t the worst thing in the world because I have time to reset.” With a tearful honesty, Coco finished, “It definitely sucks.”

Now, with the hardcourt swing fast approaching, everyone is watching—will Gauff bounce back and reclaim her brilliance? Share your thoughts on this below!