Coco Gauff of the U.S. walks from the court following her quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina of Ukraine at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
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News1828-01-2026, 16:16

Coco Gauff's Privacy Plea After AO Meltdown Gains Support From Tennis Stars

  • Coco Gauff expressed frustration after her Australian Open quarterfinal exit, seeking privacy to vent emotions.
  • Footage of Gauff smashing her racquet went viral, despite her efforts to find a private space.
  • Gauff took to X (formerly Twitter) stating, "I’m a real person with real feelings. I care a lot & I’m trying my best."
  • Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams supported Gauff, with Swiatek likening constant observation to being "animals in a zoo."
  • Jessica Pegula also agreed on the intrusiveness of off-court cameras, highlighting the lack of privacy for players.

Why It Matters: Tennis players, led by Coco Gauff, are demanding more privacy during tournaments after viral footage of emotional moments.

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