Wed Jan 01 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Tennis Star Coco Gauff’s Boy Band Blind Spot Reveals Generational Divide
**NEW YORK** – Rising tennis star Coco Gauff, 20, recently revealed a surprising generational gap during a video Q&A with fellow American players Danielle Collins and Taylor Fritz. While Collins fondly recalled her childhood crush on ‘NSync’s Lance Bass, Gauff confessed to having no idea who he was. Gauff, born in 2004, is too young to have experienced the height of the boy band’s popularity in the late 1990s. The admission sparked laughter and highlighted the significant cultural differences between generations.
Gauff, the 2023 US Open champion, remained coy about her own first celebrity crush, stating she didn’t want to reveal it as she now knows the person. After some playful prodding, she admitted her crush was actor Michael B. Jordan.
The interview also touched on Gauff’s personal life. While she hasn’t officially confirmed it, she has been linked to 22-year-old Jalen Sera since 2023. Gauff has spoken about Sera in several interviews, describing him as her “first real relationship” and highlighting his supportive role in her life. She’s also revealed that her parents approve of him. Sera is currently pursuing a music career and plans to apply for music school.
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