Springfield Holyoke, MA, September 24, 2026 —

Tennis star Coco Gauff is set to take on a dual role as both player and owner for the Florida franchise in the upcoming season of World Team Tennis. The new venture marks Gauff’s involvement with the league in a significant capacity beyond just competition.

Gauff will be representing the Florida Flamingos Racquet Club. This team is slated to participate in the new season of World Team Tennis. The league is introducing this Florida-based team as part of its evolving structure. Specific details regarding the full roster or the league’s operational structure were not provided in the summary.

Her participation includes playing in the team’s home matches. These home games are scheduled to take place in December. The exact location or venue for these home matches has not been specified. Further information on the schedule, opponent teams, and the duration of the season was not detailed.

The role of player-owner is a notable step for Gauff, indicating a deeper engagement with the strategic and business aspects of professional tennis leagues. It allows her to contribute to the team’s development and performance on court, while also having an ownership stake. The summary did not specify the extent of her ownership or her responsibilities beyond playing.

World Team Tennis has a history of innovative formats and celebrity athlete involvement. The inclusion of a player in an ownership position is a significant development for the league and its participating athletes. The Florida Flamingos Racquet Club will be a new addition to the league’s competitive landscape. The timeline of December for home matches suggests the season will commence around that period. Details about the operational start date or the league’s overall season length remain undisclosed.


Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.

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