Three weeks after crashing out early in Miami, Coco Gauff returned to the court in Stuttgart—and she didn’t waste time reminding us what she’s capable of. The 4th seed at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix made a speedy start to her clay court campaign, breezing past German wildcard Ella Seidel. The American tennis starlet dropped just two games en route to a 6-1, 6-1 win in just 57 minutes. Now, that’s fast. But is Gauff just as fast off the court as she is between the lines?

Coco Gauff got an early start behind the wheel. Back during the 2020 Australian Open, she revealed that, like many American teenagers, she began learning to drive at 15. The motivation? Getting that coveted license ASAP. But driving didn’t come without hiccups. In the beginning, parking was her biggest enemy. As for hitting the highways, she admitted, “My dad lets me drive more than my mum. I try to force her to let me drive. I need the practice. When I’m 16 and I get my license, I’m going to be going to fast food places Chick-fil-A, and everywhere without my parents. Honestly, the first time I drove on a highway was really nerve-wracking for me. Also, driving with my brothers in the car was nerve-wracking.”

Fast forward to now, and she’s picked up the need for speed. After her Miami Open exit, the 21-year-old was spotted cruising in her Porsche 911, which she proudly owns. She even shared a glimpse on Instagram with the caption, “love south Florida.”

In an on-court interview, when asked if she likes being fast, Gauff cheekily replied, “For legal reasons, no. But, for being honest, yes… I do have a Porsche 911. It’s hard not to drive fast in that car. Yeah, I do like to play and drive fast, but with safety, of course.”

And that Porsche? Not the only beast in her garage. Gauff also owns a Mercedes-Benz GLC and a Jaguar F-Pace SVR. Her first car was actually a birthday gift from her dad when she turned 18.

Speaking of Porsches, Gauff isn’t the only star with one. Her rival Iga Swiatek owns not one, but two luxury Porsches — the fully electric Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo and the Panamera 4S. Both came as part of the prize for winning the Stuttgart Open in past years.

That’s the perk that comes with winning the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. And Coco Gauff is one step closer to that victory.

Coco Gauff to face Jasmine Paolini in a quarterfinal clash at the Stuttgart Open

This year’s winner of the Stuttgart Open will drive away in a sleek Porsche Macan Turbo (Electric), decked out in a Papaya Metallic finish. The car will be on display during the tournament — a shiny reminder of what’s at stake. And Coco Gauff has just made a step in that direction.

With her victory over Seidel, the 21-year-old has now reached her second quarterfinal of the season after the Australian Open. Her next test? Jasmine Paolini. The 29-year-old Italian set up an exciting quarterfinal clash after dispatching Jule Niemeier 6-1, 7-5. That came on the back of her strong Miami run and an efficient first-round win over Eva Lys. Gauff leads their head-to-head 2-0, but those matches came before Paolini’s 2024 breakout. Now, it’s a whole new ball game.

If Coco gets through, she could face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals. And if she goes all the way, a final showdown might be in the cards against Iga Swiatek or Jessica Pegula.

It’s a stacked draw. But Gauff’s got game on clay. Her 72% win rate on the surface says it all. She’s moving fast on and off the court. Can she go all the way in Stuttgart? Share your thoughts in the comments below.