Top 5 Photos 3/13: Gauff celebrates 16th birthday

Coco Gauff turned 16 on Friday in the mist of an uncertain period in pro tennis. The teenager will surely find a way to stay positive until the tours pick back up (hopefully) at the end of April.

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Earlier this week, she stopped by the Tennis Channel production tent in Indian Wells.

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Flying up the ranks, she's currently ranked No. 52 in the world.

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The American last competed at the Australian Open, where she reached the fourth round.

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With this milestone birthday, Gauff will be able to play up to 16 tournaments, which includes her merited increases.

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But like everyone else, she'll be in a holding period for the next six weeks.