Tennis superstar Coco Gauff may be dominating the courts, but off-court, she’s just like the rest of us—hooked on Love Island drama and all the juicy villa romances! The 20-year-old Grand Slam champion recently took to social media to gush over her favorite couple on the show, and her fans are living for it.
“Yessss!! Nicolas and Olandria finally coupled up!!” Gauff posted on X (formerly Twitter), followed by a stream of heart emojis and the hashtag #LoveIslandGoals. Clearly, the reigning US Open champion is fully invested in the rollercoaster reality TV romance, and she’s not afraid to let the world know.
For anyone who’s been hiding under a rock (or too busy watching Wimbledon replays), Nicolas—the suave, smirking heartthrob from Barcelona—and Olandria, the effortlessly glam UK bombshell, have been playing the will-they-won’t-they game for weeks now. Sparks have been flying, hearts have been fluttering, and viewers have been screaming at their TVs. Gauff included, apparently.
While some might be surprised to see a world-class athlete fangirling over a reality TV hookup, longtime Gauff followers know this is nothing new. The tennis ace has always been open about her love for pop culture—from The Bachelor to Stranger Things, she’s never missed a chance to geek out publicly. But her excitement for Nicolas and Olandria is next level.
Fans immediately swarmed Coco’s post, agreeing with her take and even begging her to host a Love Island recap show in the off-season. One commenter joked, “Coco Gauff for villa therapist—she’s got the emotional IQ and the serve to match!” Another added, “Now I’m picturing her live-tweeting the finals while checking who’s recoupling next.”
It’s moments like these that remind us Coco’s still a Gen Z queen at heart. Whether she’s smashing aces or streaming dating drama, Gauff knows how to keep it real and relatable.
As for Nicolas and Olandria, time will tell if their coupling lasts longer than a fifth set tiebreak. But one thing’s for sure—if they do make it, they’ll have one of the world’s biggest sports stars cheering them on. And if not? Well, there’s always Casa Amor…
Love, tennis, and tropical drama—Coco Gauff is clearly living her best summer. Pass the popcorn.
