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BREAKING | Coco Gauff will be player/owner of WTT's Florida Flamingos

Coco Gauff, who lives in Delray Beach and is currently ranked No. 4 in the world, will compete in WTT home matches at Amerant Bank Arena on Dec. 14 and 15.

BREAKING | Coco Gauff will be player/owner of WTT's Florida Flamingos

Coco Gauff, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, will take on a new role as both player and owner of the World Team Tennis Florida Flamingos Racquet Club. Gauff, who hails from Delray Beach, is scheduled to compete in home matches at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise on December 14 and 15, facing Victoria Mboko and Jessica Pegula. The mixed-gender professional team tennis league, led by Billie Jean King, is relaunching with three new teams, including the Flamingos.

Gauff, who has won two Grand Slam titles, is excited about the opportunity to play as part of a team and for the fans. The WTT relaunch includes matches with four singles sets and a mixed doubles Super-tiebreaker, with matches taking place in December to accommodate players' schedules. The matches will be broadcast exclusively on CNBC in primetime through Versant's USA Sports partnership, with live free streaming provided by Fandango.

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