The 2024 Australian Open semifinalist chose an unconventional method of recruiting for an 'emergency' vacancy in her support team.

Inspired by Gauff's dad's chosen sport of basketball, Gauff's custom sneaker remains the first-of-its-kind in the tennis market.

"But he's actually really funny, very hilarious," the former No. 1 confessed. "I didn't really expect that from him because I thought he was so straight-laced."

The world No. 1 joked that she "need[s] to know who designed my character" upon learning that her AO Animated counterpart looks different in one big way.

With seven players into the fourth round, the Tennis Channel Live crew dives into why Americans are thriving Down Under.