Meet Jalen Sera, Coco Gauff’s boyfriend of 2 years

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While Coco Gauff has always been private about her personal life, the identity of her longtime boyfriend, Jalen Sera, is no longer under wraps. The 20-year-old tennis phenom recently offered fans a rare glimpse into their relationship, revealing the sweet surprise she planned for him ahead of her opening match at the Omnium Banque Nationale.

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Who is Jalen Sera?

 

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Jalen is involved in the entertainment and music world, with credits listed on IMDb for projects like Telensia, City of AI, Honest T, and Troll. Alongside acting, he’s also a musician who plays the guitar and is said to be preparing for music school. He was born on April 26 in Durham, North Carolina.

His Instagram (@jalensera) gives a small glimpse into his creative side, and while he keeps a relatively low profile, interest in his account has grown recently, with followers now close to 10,000.

A personal connection from early on

 

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Their connection actually dates back to childhood, as Coco’s mother taught Jalen in elementary school and remembers him fondly, saying, “He’s always been a smart, nice kid.” Jalen is Coco’s first serious boyfriend, and the couple began dating in 2023. Since then, they’ve kept things largely private, quietly marking milestones together. Most recently, they celebrated their second anniversary shortly after Coco’s victory at the 2025 French Open, which is her second Grand Slam title.

Coco’s extra special gift to her boyfriend

Coco Gauff at the Omnium Banque Nationale
Coco Gauff of the United States in action during the second round of the 2025 National Bank Open WTA 1000 tennis tournament

Before her opening match at the Omnium Banque Nationale this week, Coco offered a rare glimpse into their bond when asked about the kindest thing she’s ever done for someone. Her answer?

“Probably an anniversary gift I made for my boyfriend. It was like this scrapbook situation. It took me four or five hours to make. It’s pretty intricate — wasn’t your average scrapbook,” she said.

In the second round of the Omnium Banque Nationale, the top-seeded Gauff was pushed to the limit by fellow American Danielle Collins, being two points from defeat in the deciding set but managing to claw her way back to a hard-fought 7-5 4-6 7-6(2) win after nearly three hours of play. Her third-round opponent will be Veronika Kudermetova on Thursday.

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Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website. Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.

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