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moment came at the US Open in 2023, where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final to win her first Grand Slam singles title. That same season, she won the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati and followed it with another WTA 1000 title at the China Open in Beijing in 2024, defeating Karolina Muchova in the final. She also won the ASB Classic in Auckland in both 2023 and 2024. Her success during this stretch helped her rise to a career high ranking of world No. 2. Off the court, she keeps her routines simple, especially when it comes to sleep. “I try not to be on my phone right before bed,” she said. “Once I’m tired, I fall asleep pretty easily.” Playing the Miami Open holds special meaning for Gauff because it takes place close to where she grew up and trained. The conditions require adjustments, especially compared to other stops on tour. “Hydration is very important here,” she explained. “Coming from Indian Wells, which is dry, to Miami, you have to be ready for the humidity. I also try to play the ball deep, because the heat can really affect the points.” Her best result at the Miami Open came in 2022, 2024, and 2025, when she reached the fourth round in each of those years. Photos/Courtesy of Coco Gauff/Instagram