Coco Gauff Makes Tennis Channel Debut in First-Ever Documentary

**Coco Gauff** has made her on-screen documentary debut with *Tennis Channel*, delivering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the life of the 2026 US Open champion. The feature, titled *Coco Gauff: Serve and Stay*, premiered exclusively on the network, blending rare footage with candid interviews about her career-defining moments and the pressure of elite tennis.**

The hour-long special traces Gauff’s journey from her 2019 Wimbledon junior triumph to her 2026 US Open victory, where she defeated **Iga Świątek** in three sets (6-4, 7-6^(3), 6-3). Footage includes her 2023 Australian Open semifinal loss to **Aryna Sabalenka**, a turning point that reshaped her mental approach. Interviews with her coach, **Patrick Mouratoglou**, reveal how she adjusted her serve-and-volley game after that setback.

Beyond tennis, the documentary positions Gauff as a cultural figure beyond the court. Producers emphasized her off-court activism-including her 2024 partnership with **L’Oréal Paris**-and her role as a voice for young athletes. Tennis Channel’s CEO, **Mark Parker**, called it *“a rare look at how champions are made, not just the results.”* The timing aligns with her 2026 ranking surge to **No. 3** in the WTA, following her US Open win.

With the 2026 French Open looming, the documentary teases her preparations for clay-court challenges. A clip shows her training with **Simona Halep**’s former coach, **Nicolas Escudé**, ahead of Roland Garros. Fans can expect more content on Tennis Channel’s social platforms, including a Q&A series starting **July 20, 2026**.

*Coco Gauff: Serve and Stay* is available now on Tennis Channel’s app and website, with a free preview on YouTube. The full documentary will air during prime time on **July 18, 2026**, coinciding with her 20th birthday. Gauff’s next match, a **WTA 1000 Cincinnati** warm-up, begins **August 12, 2026**-where she’ll face **Elina Svitolina** in a potential rematch of their 2025 US Open clash.