Caty McNally Bio
Catherine “Caty” McNally (born November 20, 2001) is an American professional tennis player from Madeira, Ohio. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 49 on June 22, 2026 and a best WTA doubles ranking of No. 11 on April 4, 2022. Known for her doubles partnership with Coco Gauff, nicknamed “McCoco” by fans and media, McNally has won multiple titles on the WTA Tour and the ITF Circuit. She also reached two Grand Slam doubles finals at the US Open in 2021 and 2022.
Early Life and Background
McNally was born in Madeira, a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio, to John McNally and Lynn Nabors-McNally, a graduate of Indian Hill High School. Her mother was briefly a professional tennis player who reached a career-best doubles ranking inside the top 250, and she now coaches her daughter. Her older brother, John, was also a professional player and a highly ranked junior. Growing up in a tennis-oriented household gave McNally early exposure to the sport and helped shape her development as a competitor.
From a young age, McNally trained with the guidance of her mother and competed in junior events around the country. Her family’s strong tennis background provided both a support system and a roadmap for her progression. By her mid-teens, she had emerged as one of the top junior prospects in the United States, laying the foundation for her transition to the professional tour.
Path to Professional Tennis
McNally made her WTA Tour main-draw debut at the 2017 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, partnering with Alexa Glatch in the doubles tournament. The following year, she won the 2018 French Open junior doubles title with Iga Świątek, reached the girls’ singles final at Roland Garros, and partnered Coco Gauff to win the US Open girls’ doubles crown. In 2017, she was part of the United States team that won the Junior Fed Cup, having previously been a losing finalist.
Her first major junior title came at the 2018 French Open doubles at age 16, where she also reached the girls’ singles final. She finished runner-up in junior doubles at Wimbledon in 2016, 2017, and 2018, demonstrating her consistency on the biggest junior stages. These achievements helped McNally transition smoothly into the professional ranks.
Caty McNally Career
Early Career (2017–2018)
McNally’s early professional years were marked by her first taste of WTA Tour competition and her rapid rise through the junior ranks. Her WTA debut came in doubles at the 2017 Western & Southern Open, providing valuable experience against top-level opponents. The following year brought her biggest junior breakthroughs, including the French Open and US Open doubles titles.
Her partnership with Coco Gauff began to take shape during this period, with the two combining to capture the 2018 US Open girls’ doubles title. Together they developed a chemistry that would later translate into multiple WTA doubles titles. By the end of 2018, McNally had built a strong foundation for her professional career.
WTA Tour Breakthrough (2019–2020)
In February 2019, McNally won the $100,000 Dow Tennis Classic and later qualified for the Indian Wells Open. She recorded her first WTA Tour main-draw singles wins at the Washington Open, reaching the semifinal, and partnered Gauff to win the doubles title. At the US Open, she earned her first Grand Slam singles win over Timea Bacsinszky and took a set off six-time champion Serena Williams.
The year 2020 brought a major doubles breakthrough, with McNally and Gauff reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in doubles. The run pushed McNally into the top 40 in the WTA doubles rankings. She also reached the third round of the US Open in singles for the first time, beating 21st seed Ekaterina Alexandrova before falling in the next round.
Doubles Success and Singles Rise (2021–2022)
In 2021, McNally and Gauff reached the doubles final at the US Open, losing to Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai. The run lifted McNally to No. 22 in the WTA doubles rankings and cemented the “McCoco” partnership as one of the most talked-about doubles teams on tour. She also won doubles titles in Charleston and at the Emilia-Romagna Open.
The 2022 season saw McNally reach her second consecutive US Open doubles final, this time with Taylor Townsend. She also captured WTA doubles titles at the St. Petersburg Trophy and the Ostrava Open, and won her first WTA 125 singles title at the Midland Classic in November. That win helped her break into the top 100 in singles at world No. 94.
Return to Form (2024–2025)
An elbow injury forced McNally to withdraw from the US Open in 2023, and she underwent surgery on her elbow at the Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Alabama in March 2024. She made her comeback later that year at the Dow Tennis Classic in Midland, winning her first title since her return at the Tampa W50 event. The result moved her up 223 places in the WTA singles rankings to world No. 543.
In 2025, McNally won her second WTA 125 singles title at the Hall of Fame Open, beating top seed Tatjana Maria in the final. The following week, she captured the Evansville ITF W100 to extend her winning streak. At Wimbledon, she won her first main-draw match at the All England Club, defeating Jodie Burrage, and reached the third round of the Canadian Open, where her 12-match winning streak ended against Madison Keys.
Driving Style and Strengths
McNally plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand and stands 5 ft 11 in tall, giving her strong court coverage and reach. She is known for her steady net play, intelligent doubles positioning, and ability to read patterns developed through years of competing with Gauff. Her coaching relationship with her mother provides a steady tactical foundation, and her doubles instincts remain a defining feature of her game.
Notable Events and Milestones
McNally reached the 2021 and 2022 US Open doubles finals, partnered with Coco Gauff and Taylor Townsend, respectively. She achieved a career-high WTA doubles ranking of No. 11 in April 2022 and broke into the top 100 in singles in November 2022. In 2026, she recorded her first win over a top-10 player by defeating 10th seed Victoria Mboko at the Madrid Open.
Caty McNally Career Wins
Across her professional career, McNally has won multiple doubles titles on the WTA Tour, including three with Coco Gauff, and additional titles on the ITF Circuit. She has captured two WTA 125 singles titles and four ITF Circuit singles titles. Her doubles success remains the centerpiece of her resume, highlighted by two Grand Slam doubles finals at the US Open.
WTA Doubles Highlights
McNally’s first WTA Tour doubles title came at the 2019 Washington Open with Coco Gauff, followed by another title together at the Luxembourg Open the same year. The pair also won the 2021 Emilia-Romagna Open and reached the 2021 US Open doubles final. In 2022, she won WTA doubles titles at the St. Petersburg Trophy and the Ostrava Open, and in 2024 she captured the Transylvania Open doubles title with Asia Muhammad.
Other Wins and Performances
McNally has won six doubles titles on the ITF Circuit and reached a WTA 125 doubles final. In junior play, she won the 2018 French Open and US Open girls’ doubles titles, and was part of the U.S. team that won the 2017 Junior Fed Cup. She has also represented the United States in World TeamTennis, playing for the Springfield Lasers in 2020.
| Category | Titles | Notable Results |
|---|---|---|
| WTA Doubles | 9 | 2 US Open finals |
| WTA 125 Singles | 2 | Midland, Hall of Fame Open |
| ITF Circuit Singles | 4 | Including Tampa W50 |
| ITF Circuit Doubles | 6 | Multiple titles |
Caty McNally Family
Family Background and Tennis Lineage
McNally comes from a family with deep roots in competitive tennis. Her mother, Lynn Nabors-McNally, was a professional player who reached a career-best doubles ranking inside the top 250 and now serves as her coach. Her father, John McNally, has been a steady presence in her career, and her older brother, John, was also a professional player and a highly ranked junior.
Personal Life
McNally keeps her personal life largely private, with limited public information about relationships or children beyond her immediate family. She continues to be coached by her mother, Lynn, who has guided her through the junior and professional ranks. Her strong family support system has played a key role in her development and comeback from injury.
2025 Season Performance
McNally’s 2025 season was defined by her steady return from elbow surgery and a series of strong results on the ITF and WTA Challenger circuits. She began the year with protected ranking entries into the Australian Open, Indian Wells, and the Miami Open, gradually working her way into form. Her first major breakthrough came at the Hall of Fame Open, where she captured her second WTA 125 singles title by defeating top seed Tatjana Maria in the final.
The following week, she won the Evansville ITF W100 to stretch her winning streak to 12 matches, climbing back into the top 120 in singles. She reached the third round of the Canadian Open, where Madison Keys ended her run, and advanced to the second round at Wimbledon with her first main-draw win at the All England Club. At the US Open, she defeated Jil Teichmann before falling to 10th seed Emma Navarro in the second round.
Late in the season, McNally reached her first WTA quarterfinal since 2023 at the Guangzhou Open, signaling a full return to competitive form. With consistent coaching from her mother and a doubles resume that includes nine WTA Tour titles, she heads into 2026 with renewed momentum. Her combination of doubles experience and improving singles results makes her a player to watch in the seasons ahead.
