So there she was, perched at the edge of her bench like it was her throne, eyes closed, headphones on, rocking side to side while muttering something under her breath. The crowd thought it was a prayer. The commentators guessed it was lyrics. But the internet? Oh, they went wild:
“Is she casting spells?”
“Did Coco just summon her inner champion with invisible sage?”
“This is Beyoncé energy and we’re here for it.”
Because when Coco Gauff gears up for battle, it’s not just warm-ups and wrist stretches. It’s a whole ceremony. She’s in her zone — a sacred headspace of playlists, pacing, and laser-focused self-hype. And the way she locks in? It’s spooky good.
She doesn’t just prep. She channels.
And the fans are OBSESSED. Every match has turned into an episode of “What’s Coco’s Vibe Today?” Is she calm and quiet? Bouncy and bold? Full-on “do not disturb” mode with a hoodie and death stare? Or cheeky, playful, mouthing rap lyrics like she’s in her own Nike commercial?
Whatever the ritual is, it works. Because once she steps on court — boom. Immediate shift. Eyes wide. Grip tight. Footwork like a video game character on cheat mode. Her opponent always looks confused, like “Wait, wasn’t she just dancing to Megan Thee Stallion two minutes ago?”
Yeah. She was.
And now she’s about to serve you with sauce and precision.
Fans can’t get enough of it. They study her bench routines like conspiracy theorists. They recreate her focus face on TikTok. Even her rivals are watching, secretly wondering if they should light some candles too.
Because Coco Gauff isn’t just serving aces —
She’s serving mystique, muscle, and main-character energy.
And if you think it’s just talent, you haven’t seen her pre-match ritual. That’s not prep —
That’s performance art.