“Mama Gauff is the one”: Coco Gauff’s father gives a hilarious reply after fans credit wife Candi for the family’s athletic success

Coco Gauff continues to shine on the tennis court, while her younger brother Codey Gauff is making a name for himself in baseball. The talented siblings have impressed fans and critics with their achievements at a relatively young age.

Their success has drawn attention to the stellar sporting background of the Gauff family.Recently, Coco Gauff's brother Codey Gauff caught the spotlight. He gave an eye-catching display at the MLB Draft Combine. His performance led to praise from baseball fans, with many pointing to the family’s athletic roots. One fan even credited mother Candi Gauff for the children’s sporting talent, prompting a light-hearted response from father Corey Gauff on social media.

Corey Gauff reacts after fans praise wife Candi for children’s sporting talent

Codey Gauff continues to build his baseball career while following a different path from his famous sister. Born on September 21, 2007, he developed into a switch-hitting catcher and has represented Elite Squad Academy. In October 2024, he committed to the University of Missouri, one of the respected college baseball programs in the United States.

His latest appearance at the MLB Draft Combine earned praise from baseball followers.

MLB Pipeline shared clips from his performance and highlighted that although he comes from a well-known sporting family, Codey is creating his own identity in baseball while following the athletic legacy established by his older sister, Coco Gauff.After watching the videos, one fan commented that the family’s sporting ability should mainly be credited to Candi Gauff. The fan suggested that she deserved recognition for raising such gifted athletes.Corey Gauff quickly noticed the comment and responded with his usual sense of humor. He jokingly expressed mock disappointment. He also added a laughing emoji in his "DAMN" comment. His playful reply entertained fans and showed the close bond shared within the Gauff family.The family’s sporting background explains why athletics has always been an important part of their lives. Corey Gauff played basketball at Georgia State University during his college years.

Meanwhile, Candi Gauff competed in track and field while attending Florida State University.The youngest sibling, Cameron Gauff, is also interested in sports. Besides tennis, he has participated in football, showing that athletic talent runs throughout the family.While Codey continues working toward his baseball dream, Coco Gauff is preparing for another Wimbledon campaign. The American star recently revealed that she has four different all-white outfits ready for the tournament.

She explained that each design has a different style and hopes she stays in the competition long enough to wear every one of them.Gauff also shared that because Wimbledon requires players to wear white, the biggest focus during the design process was making sure every outfit fit her comfortably.Coco Gauff will begin her 2026 Wimbledon journey against world No. 79 Tamara Korpatsch on Monday, June 29.