American tennis professional Catherine “Caty” McNally, born on November 20, 2001, has carved out a notable career marked by significant doubles success, a strong junior record, and a resilient comeback from injury. Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, the 5-foot-11 right-hander, coached by her mother Lynn McNally, has amassed over $2.3 million in prize money since turning professional in 2019.
McNally’s talent was evident early in her career, particularly in doubles. As a junior, she clinched the 2018 French Open girls’ doubles title alongside Iga Świątek and the 2018 US Open junior doubles title with her frequent partner, Coco Gauff. Their highly successful partnership, affectionately dubbed “McCoco” by fans and media, began to flourish on the professional circuit. In 2019, McNally secured her first two WTA Tour doubles titles with Gauff at the Washington Open and the Luxembourg Open, showcasing their formidable chemistry. She also made her Grand Slam main-draw singles debut at Wimbledon that year, qualifying for the event (Source: Wikipedia).
The “McCoco” duo continued their ascent, reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open in both 2020 and 2021. Their deepest Grand Slam run came at the 2021 US Open, where they reached the women’s doubles final before falling to the experienced pair of Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai. McNally’s doubles prowess extended beyond Gauff, as she reached another major final at the 2022 US Open with Taylor Townsend, though they were defeated by Barbora Krejčíková and Kateřina Siniaková (Source: Wikipedia).
Throughout her career, McNally has accumulated eight WTA Tour doubles titles. Beyond her successful partnership with Gauff, she has lifted trophies with Hailey Baptiste (Charleston 2021), Anna Kalinskaya (St. Petersburg 2022), Alycia Parks (Ostrava 2022), Diane Parry (Mérida 2023), and most recently, Asia Muhammad at the Transylvania Open in February 2024 (Source: WTA Tennis).
While primarily known for her doubles achievements, McNally has also made strides in singles. She achieved her career-high singles ranking of world No. 54 on May 22, 2023. Her singles titles include one on the WTA Challenger Tour (Midland Classic 2022) and three on the ITF Circuit, with her latest ITF singles title coming at the Tampa W50 event in December 2024 (Source: Wikipedia, Source: Flashscore).
The 2023 season saw McNally reach her first WTA Tour singles semifinal at the Mérida Open, but it was cut short due to an elbow injury that forced her to withdraw from the US Open. After briefly returning to the tour in early 2024 and winning the Transylvania Open doubles title, she underwent elbow surgery in March 2024 (Source: Wikipedia).
McNally’s determination shone through with her comeback in late 2024 and into the 2025 season. Utilizing her protected ranking, she has competed in several significant tournaments. At the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, she advanced to the second round by defeating wildcard entrant Jodie Burrage before falling to eighth seed Iga Świątek (Source: ESPN, Source: WTA Tennis). Earlier in 2025, she also reached the second round at Indian Wells, benefiting from an opponent’s retirement, and qualified for the Charleston Open, reaching the second round there as well (Source: BNP Paribas Open, Source: Flashscore).
As of May 5, 2025, McNally’s singles ranking stands at No. 397 and her doubles ranking at No. 143 (Source: Wikipedia). Her journey back to peak form after surgery highlights her resilience and commitment to the sport. With a strong foundation in doubles and a renewed focus on her singles game, Caty McNally continues to be a player to watch on the WTA Tour.
