"I need to be like Zendaya" - Coco Gauff reveals how $30M-worth actress can save her from struggling to wear heels

Rohit
Coco Gauff (L) and Zendaya. (Photos: Getty)
Coco Gauff (L) and Zendaya. (Photos: Getty)

Coco Gauff is turning towards movie star and fashion diva Zendaya for inspiration when it comes to her struggles with rocking a high heel. The tennis pro has quickly established herself as a fashion icon with her on-court outfits. Her partnership with her long-time sponsor New Balance, along with their collaboration with high-fashion brand Miu Miu, led to some stunning ensembles.

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While Gauff isn't missing much when it comes to her attire, it's a different story when it comes to footwear. On the eve of receiving the Style Influencer of the Year Award from FN, the 21-year-old's interview with them was published in the December issue of the magazine.

Gauff previously stated high heels were her demise, and found a middle ground with a platform heel. However, she can't rock those all the time either. She's trying to figure out how to be more comfortable in high heels like Zendaya, who seems to be at ease in them.

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"I don’t mind a heel so much. I just prefer it to be a platform. But I’ve learned that can’t always be the case. I do love the look of it, it’s just the process is insane. After 10 minutes, I’m done. I’m still trying to figure out my endurance. I might need to be like Zendaya — I heard Law Roach had her walking around the house in heels [when she was younger]. Maybe I’m more of a kitten heel kind of girl," Gauff said.
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Heels may not be her thing but Gauff certainly has an eye for designing a catchy shoe. Her signature shoe with New Balance, the CG2, has been a massive hit for the brand. Additionally, since her initial collaboration with Miu Miu went so well, she also became the face of their new fragrance.


Coco Gauff stars in Miu Miu's latest fragrance campaign

Coco Gauff at the Wuhan Open 2025. (Photo: Getty)
Coco Gauff at the Wuhan Open 2025. (Photo: Getty)

Coco Gauff recently became the brand ambassador of Miu Miu's latest perfume, Miutine. She joined actress Chloe Sevigny and model Paloma Elsesser as the leading faces of the brand's campaign for the same.

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Gauff shared her commercial for the fragrance on her Instagram a few weeks ago. She channeled old school glam in the video, with soft, dewy make-up, hair slicked back in a long ponytail, along with a long white skirt and a navy blue and red tee.

"Miutine by @miumiu beauty, the new fragrance, defined by me. #miumiubeauty #miutinebydefinition #sponsored," Gauff on Instagram.

With her stellar on-court results, this won't be the last big endorsement campaign Gauff stars in. She capped off 2025 with her first French Open title, as well as a title in Wuhan and a year-end ranking of No. 3.

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