Coco Gauff is back in the New York groove.
Indeed, after winning the 2023 US Open, the Grand Slam champion is ready for what this year’s competition will bring.
“New York is always an event I do well in, just being an American and to have won it two years ago,” Coco, 21, exclusively told E! News in an Aug. 20 interview. “I’m very excited. The energy in this city and the US Open is like no other. I’m super excited to compete.”
“I’m enjoying these build-up days,” she added. “Every year I always have something going on, so I enjoy interacting with the supporters. The fan interaction is the thing I’m most excited for on and off the court.”
But their support isn’t the only thing keeping her energized as she preps for the tournament. To kick off the action, Coco celebrated the release of her first-ever Naked Protein Pineapple Orange smoothie at her Coco’s Corner pop-up in Soho Aug. 20. Inspired by her mom Candi Gauff‘s fruit salad—which went viral in 2023—the drink has become a courtside staple for the tennis star.
“It feels surreal to have my own smoothie with Naked,” Coco shared. “But I’m really excited for everyone to get a chance to try it and for all the New Yorkers to come out and see the corner store.”
For Coco, the key ingredients to the “super smoothie” are a combination of the fruit salad and the three drinks she reaches for on and off the court.
“Pretty much every time my mom makes it, she puts pineapple in it. I just like it ’cause it’s super sweet,” Coco said. “That was the main inspiration. But there’s protein in it—which for me is important, being an athlete—and electrolytes and coconut water. It’s the best of both worlds of tasting good and healing the body.”
And aside from delivering hydration to fans, she hopes she can deliver more viral moments at the US Open alongside some of the biggest names in tennis.
In fact, she’s trying to get her idol Venus Williams to make a cameo.
“I’m gonna try. I’m a bit nervous to ask her,” she revealed. “If I have enough confidence, we’ll do it. If it’s not up by Saturday, just know that I succumbed to my confidence.”
Keep reading for a look at the stars attending the 2025 US Open…
Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling & B.J. Novak
Dunder Mifflin for life! The Office stars reunited to take a selfie as they watched the Men’s Singles Final on Sept. 7.
Cardi B
The rapper celebrated her performance at Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves’ US Open After Party with a side of Chicken Fingers at Chez Margaux in New York City.
Bowen Yang
Live from New York, it’s the US Open! The SNL star raised a spritz to celebrate the women’s semi-finals from the Aperol suite.
Logan Paul & Nina Agdal
The newlyweds enjoyed the match on Sept. 7 from Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves’ US Open Suite.
Amaya Espinal
The Love Island winner waved to fans as she arrived at the Cadillac Suite inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 4.
Emma Roberts
The American Horror Story actress was sporting a Ralph Lauren ensemble as she arrived at the US Open on Sept. 4.
Jeremy Allen White & Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Yes, chef! The stars of The Bear cheered on the players inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 4.
Dylan Efron
The new Dancing With the Stars cast member visited the Aperol Spritz suite at the US Open wearing the cable knit sweater from the cocktail’s new Tennis Collection.
Brooke Williamson & Bobby Flay
The Top Chef winner and Food Network star packed on the PDA while watching the women’s singles semifinals on Sept. 4.
Alexandra Daddario
The White Lotus alum looked fab on the US Open blue carpet on Sept. 4.
Orlando Bloom
The actor was in attendance to watch the women’s singles semi-final matches on Sept. 4.
Laverne Cox
The actress posed for pics inside the Cadillac Suite at the US Open on Sept. 1.
Owen Wilson & Ben Stiller
The Zoolander co-stars caught up while courtside at the tournament on Sept. 2.
Issa Rae
The Insecure creator and actress swung by the blue carpet during her visit to the US Open on Sept. 2.
Abbott Elementary cast
School’s out! Chris Perfetti, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter enjoy a field trip to the US Open on Aug. 30.
Brooks Nader
The Love Thy Nader star is spotted inside the Cadillac Suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Aug. 31.
Lindsay Lohan & Bader Shammas
The Freakier Friday star and her husband enjoyed watching the tennis from inside the Cadillac Suite.
Simone Ashley
The Bridgerton actress looked cozy in Polo Ralph Lauren bear sweater as she arrived at the US Open on Sept. 1.
Skyler Gisondo
The Righteous Gemstones star kicked back with a can of Heineken 0.0 from the stands on Aug. 29.
Steve Carell
Cheese! The Office alum kindly posed for a selfie with fans during the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Luciano Darderi match on Aug. 29.
Jeremy Allen White
The Bear star cooked up a smart casual look as he attended the tennis tournament on Labor Day.
Elizabeth Banks
The Hunger Games actress brings her finest tennis Labubu to the tournament on Aug. 31.
Katie Holmes
The Dawson’s Creek alum posed for a pic before taking her seat inside the Cadillac Suite.
Ciara & kids
The singer brought along her kids Future and Sienna to watch the tennis action on Sept. 1.
Anna Wintour & Rami Malek
The Vogue boss and Bohemian Rhapsody actor watch a men’s singles match together on Sept. 1.
Queen Latifah
The actress and rapper was having a ball watching the gameplay on Aug. 28.
Simone Biles
The record-breaking Olympic gymnast was in the crowd to watch Coco Gauff win her second round match on Aug. 28, and proved to be inspirational for her fellow American.
Andrew Scott
The Irish actor looked sharp in a light green ensemble as he sat courtside on Aug. 28.
Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jasmine Cephas Jones
The Hamilton creator reunited with his co-star to watch the world’s best tennis players take their shot at the US Open.
Jonathan van Ness
The Queer Eye star and podcast host brought a pop of color to the US Open on Aug. 28.
