Coco Gauff’s mother Candi reacts after American crosses rare milestone shared with Carlos Alcaraz

Coco Gauff’s mother, Candi, celebrated a major milestone achieved by the young American alongside Carlos Alcaraz. The two tennis stars were named to Boardroom’s 'The List' in the 25 & Under category, recognizing their impact both on and off the court.

Boardroom itself is a sports, media, and entertainment brand. It was co-founded by NBA star Kevin Durant and his longtime agent, Rich Kleiman. The platform focuses on how athletes and cultural figures are influencing the wider world of sports and entertainment.

Each year, Boardroom releases 'The List' as part of its December cover story. The feature highlights 50 athletes, artists, leaders, and innovators under 25. Those selected are individuals who made a strong impact over the past year or are expected to shape the year ahead.

In the latest list released by Boardroom, WTA World No. 3 Coco Gauff and ATP World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz were named alongside athletes like Paige Bueckers, Victor Wembanyama, and Anthony Edwards. Gauff and her mother, Candi, shared the announcement on their Instagram Story.

Coco Gauff's Instagram Story. (Image: Instagram @cocogauff)

Gauff's mother's Instagram Story. (Image: Instagram @candigauff)

The 21-year-old's mother, Candi, regularly shares Instagram Stories about her family and their achievements.

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Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz had standout 2025 seasons with Grand Slam titles to their names

Carlos Alcaraz at the 2025 Miami Invitational - Source: Getty

Coco Gauff enjoyed one of her most successful seasons yet on the WTA Tour in 2025. She captured the French Open title, her first at Roland Garros and second Grand Slam overall, becoming the first American woman to win there since 2015.

Gauff also won the Wuhan Open, her first and only WTA 1000 title of the year, and added several deep runs at other major events. Her consistent performance helped her stay near the top of the rankings and finish the year as World No.3

Off court, she continued to build her brand and expand her influence as one of the sport’s brightest young stars.

Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz had a standout 2025 season, highlighted by capturing multiple Grand Slam titles, including the French Open and the US Open. He also won several big tournaments across surfaces, including Masters and ATP 500 events, helping him finish the year as the ATP Year-End No. 1 for the second time.

Alcaraz showed remarkable consistency with one of the best win-loss records on the ATP Tour and finished the season atop the rankings.