A lot of Coco Gauff followers are curious about the actor Leon Robinson’s relationship with the tennis player. Leon was in Coco’s box during the championship last year, but he does not appear to be attending the 2024 US Open this time around.
However, many are curious about the 62-year-old singer and actor’s relationship with the 2023 US Open champion and her family. Here is everything we know about Leon Robinson’s relationship to Coco Gauff.
How Is Leon Robinson Related To Coco Gauff?
Based on the actor’s posts on Instagram and X, Leon Robinson appears to be a close friend of Coco Gauff’s family and a fervent admirer of the tennis player.
In September 2023, Leon Robinson, who usually goes by the singular name Leon, shared a video of himself hugging Coco following her stunning victory at the 2023 US Open on Instagram and X. The reason Leon, Cynthia Bailey’s ex-boyfriend, was seated in Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open box at the time was a mystery to Real Housewives of Atlanta viewers.
In 2024, the actor sent a happy birthday message to Coco on Instagram in March, with her replying “thank youuu!! happy belated birthday to you as well!” Leon also posted a supportive message of the tennis star being supported by her father, Corey Gauff, and congratulated her on becoming a flagbearer for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics alongside LeBron James.
The actor is also a sports fan and a casual tennis player himself, posting that he is a doubles partner with his daughter, Noelle Robinson. Leon is best known for his roles as Little Richard in the self-titled 2000 NBC movie, Derice Bannock in Cool Runnings, and a recurring role as Alonzo in Season 6 of The Chi.