Defending champion Coco Gauff is proving her mettle at the US Open, as she dug deep to secure a hard-fought victory against Elina Svitolina in the third round. While she is putting her best foot forward on the court, her boyfriend is supporting her from behind the scenes. Recently, Gauff’s amazing moment exuded a stunning reaction from her rumored boyfriend, Jalen Sera.

After achieving an amazing victory against the Ukrainian tennis player, Gauff took to her Instagram account to share a series of pictures from her match. Along with that, she wrote, “moments like this,” followed by a burning fire emoji. While the victory was quite important, it was a comment on the post, that grabbed all the attention.

Jalen Sera left a playful comment on Gauff’s social media post, simply writing “Electric.” Gauff’s response was equally spirited, as she replied, “Powwww,” reflecting her excitement and enthusiasm. This exchange not only highlights the supportive and fun dynamic between the couple but also showcases their ability to engage with each other in a lighthearted manner.

Earlier this year, Coco Gauff was met with an endearing reaction from her boyfriend after she embarked on celebratory festivities in Paris. Wearing a unique scarf and a white jacket, the defending US Open champion led the American contingent in the opening ceremony, alongside the NBA legend LeBron James.

Gauff posted a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to mark this momentous day, showcasing several photos of herself holding her country’s flag with pride. Responding to that, Sera addressed her as “Captain Co.” While Gauff has not publicly confirmed her boyfriend’s identity, tennis fans speculate that it may be Jalen Sera, a rising musician from her hometown of Atlanta.

Gauff, however, previously hinted at her relationship, as she talked about getting into her first relationship and shared her experience.

Coco Gauff discusses getting into her ‘first relationship’ 

Although Coco Gauff talked affectionately about her relationship with her partner, she adhered to the norm of keeping his name hidden. Gauff disclosed that she and her boyfriend—who is not a well-known person and is from Atlanta—had been dating for almost a year, in an interview published in April in Time magazine. Referring to that as her “first real relationship,” she highlighted the importance of getting a new viewpoint from someone who wasn’t involved in the tennis industry.

She stated, “This is my first real relationship. To just have someone to talk to who is not involved in tennis at all gives me a fresh perspective.” Gauff’s boyfriend has also impressed her mother, Candi, as Gauff noted, “My mom always said if they’re bad in school, they’re probably bad as adults. He’s always been a smart, nice kid.” 

Nevertheless, as Gauff continues to shine on the court, the emotional support from her boyfriend and the broader admiration she receives from her fans will only motivate her to go all the way and win the ongoing US Open. Can she do that? What do you think?