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

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News18•28-01-2026, 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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