Tennis News Roundup: Coco Gauff fires back at claims of 'copying' her boyfriend; Holger Rune's mother Aneke sends emotional message & more

Coco Gauff firmly denies copying her boyfriend, Jalen Sera. The World No. 3 also decorated her house, which she bought last year, and put up a Christmas tree.

Holger Rune's mother, Aneke, shared an inspiring message on social media as he recovers from an Achilles injury. Jannik Sinner's girlfriend, Laila Hasanovic, posted a mirror selfie in gymwear. Novak Djokovic's wife, Jelena, gets emotional about one of their poodles, Pierre.

On that note, let's look into the stories of the day:

#1. "Never copying no man" - Coco Gauff responds to a fan regarding her boyfriend

With just a few days left in the offseason break, Coco Gauff is enjoying it to the fullest. She recently attended the Art Basel fair in Miami, Florida, and shared a few photos on Instagram on Friday, December 12.

The 21-year-old also interacted with fans in the comments section of the carousel post, where one of them wrote:

"When girls start copying their boyfriend's aesthetic."

Gauff was quick to respond and assert that she would never copy anyone, though she lauded her boyfriend Jalen Sera's music taste. They have been reportedly dating since 2023.

"Girl love him down but never ever copying no man. He does put me onto good music tho 😗," she replied.

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#2. Coco Gauff celebrates Christmas as a homeowner for the 1st time

Coco Gauff turned pro in 2018 and has earned nearly $30 million in prize money so far. Additionally, the youngster endorses numerous brands, and she was recently named one of the brand ambassadors of Mercedes-Benz.

Last year, the top-ranked American purchased her first house in Delray Beach, Florida. However, she did not decorate it on the occasion of Christmas.

Nevertheless, Gauff has put up a big green Christmas tree at her place this time. She has also decorated a small purple tree on a table in her bedroom next to her stuffed toys, while hanging three socks on her wall above her bed.

Sharing a couple of Instagram stories on Friday, the American wrote:

"put up my first tree being a homeowner. lol last year I didn't decorate."

Her second story read:

"even did my bedroom a little bit lol & yes, purple is my fav color."

Gauff finished the season as the World No. 3 for a second straight year. While she lost her title clashes in Madrid and Rome, the 21-year-old pocketed her career's second Grand Slam at the French Open, beating World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final. She also defeated her compatriot Jessica Pegula to win the WTA 1000 Wuhan Open.

Gauff is set to kickstart her 2026 season at the United Cup in Australia on January 2.

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#3. Holger Rune's mother Aneke pens emotional message ahead of new season

Once considered a future star, Holger Rune has been struggling for the last two years due to injuries. Her biggest title remains the 2022 Paris Masters, where he overcame Novak Djokovic in the final.

In 2025, the Dane won his lone title at the ATP 500 Barcelona Open, as he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the summit clash. He failed to reach the semifinals at any of the Majors, and an Achilles injury forced him to retire mid-match at the Stockholm Open in October, as he concluded his season with a 36-22 record.

On Saturday, December 13, Holger's mother and a crucial part of her team, Aneke, shared a few photos of her son from 2025 and wrote an encouraging message that read:

"Life is full of interesting challenges. When we solve them, we win 🤍."

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#4. Jannik Sinner's girlfriend Laila Hasanovic posts a mirror selfie in gymwear

Jannik Sinner confirmed his relationship with Danish model and influencer Laila Hasanovic after winning the Vienna Open in October this year. However, she has been seen cheering him on from the stands since the US Open.

A gym-freak, Hasanovic posted a mirror selfie in sleek black gymwear, along with white shoes, on Saturday, December 13.

Sinner won as many as six singles titles in the 2025 season, finishing with a 58-6 record. The Italian won the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the ATP Finals. He continued his dominance alongside Carlos Alcaraz, which began last year.

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#5. Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena expresses her admiration for their poodle

Novak Djokovic recently moved from Serbia to Greece along with his wife, Jelena, and kids, Stefan and Tara. The family also features two poodles, named Pierre and Tesla.

On Saturday, Jelena posted a video of herself holding and caressing Pierre, who will soon turn 19. Her caption read:

"Counting my blessings ❤️🙏 Next year, I’ll be 40, and Pierre will be 19!💕💕💕 Poodles can live forever right? 😳🙈."

She further mentioned that Pierre's health is deteriorating.

"He is quite old and his health is compromised - no teeth, sight or hearing, lots of meds… but overall he is sleeping a lot, wandering through the apartment, sometimes he is in mood to cuddle, sometimes he is just grumpy. He is definitely a different dog than he used to be. He is slowly detaching from us… which is hard to take in. I want him to stay with us forever, but I’m also learning to accept," she added.

Edited by Parag Jain