Challengersisnt as fictional as you maythink.
According totennis star Coco Gauff, the sport can be just as spicy IRL in terms of hookupsandfashion.
While the athletes illustrious tennis tenure is strictly professional, she does keep one thing spicy: her wardrobe.
I still probably wouldnt, but I love to see it on other people.
Im [in my] 20s; Im moving more into womanhood.
I would never say never.
Though risque trends tend to have critics, shes all for bodily autonomy.
Do what you want.
As long as youre not harming anyone, dress how you want.
Show off your skin.
The pleated denim skirt from your collection is so tenniscore-coded.
How do you feel about the popularity of the aesthetic?
Its honestly so cool to see the growth of it.
A lot of the girls around the locker room definitely appreciate it because were getting recognition.
With the rise ofChallengers, its blown up.
Its really exciting for us.
Zendaya has definitely become the mainstream face of the aesthetic.
Her looks have been crazy.
Weve DMed a couple times.
Ive never actually met her.
Everything has a purpose.
It elevates an outfit so much more makeup or how you accessorize your hair.
I love the theme dressing she does for movie premieres.
Do you think youd try some of her looks, like wearing shoes with tennis balls?
Although I loved her press looks, it might feel too much because Im a tennis player.
Sometimes I give a shot to get away from tennis because Im around it so much.
I would love to see a ruffle tennis skirt but make it streetwear.
Its like a tennis-streetwear mix.
The ruffle skirt, do you mean likethe one Taylor Swift wore?
Ive seen plaid ones that I really like.
Then Zendaya would figure out the top.
People are definitely getting the actual outfit right.
The skirts, the bows, and the tops.
Some of these tennis crops you literally couldnt play tennis in, but also thats the point.
Its supposed to be a fashion statement, not necessarily for playing.
Youll see people wearing heels and Im like, This is definitely not a tennis outfit but it works.
Thats the only thing people are getting wrong, but I love how creative people are being with it.
Could you talk about incorporating a screw you ethos into your fashion?
I wanted to nod to the U.S. Open speech because I didnt expect for it to go everywhere.
Everyones asked me Did you know what you were going to say?
Did you write down?
And I was like, No, I didnt do any of that.
It was just what I was feeling in the moment.
I literally forgot to thank my parents.
I would love to screenshot a nasty message and wear it on a jacket.
Sometimes Im like, Can we do that?
Put it on my shoes or something?
After the Olympics, more people had a lot to say, both good and bad.
Who do you think is the most stylish tennis player?
Shes literally played in a denim skirt.
I dont know if I could do that.
She did soccer jerseys.
Shes done off-court things.
On the mens side, Roger Federer.
He has a timeless aura.
He doesnt do too much.
Whats your signature beauty look?
Im definitely a gloss girl.
I always keep lip gloss on me pretty much all the time.
I love winged liner.
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This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
