Coco Gauff attracted the wrong kind of attention when she threw US tennis fans under the bus, calling them “the worst” among all the countries in the United Cup.
During a press conference after winning the tie in the United Cup, Gauff called out the tennis fans from his nation, giving reasons as well on why they are “the worst.”
“I feel like we’re definitely in the tennis department, the worst when it comes to that,” she said.
This led to fans calling the two-time Grand Slam champion out. Gauff came forward to clarify the reason behind what she meant by saying they were “worst.”
“I’m going to clarify because people are dragging this out of context,” Gauff wrote on X. “I’m not expecting people to travel to tournaments to watch us play. But there are many tournaments that we have in America and abroad where Americans are already attending regardless of who is playing where people come and don’t really cheer for their countrymen. Those from smaller countries come with their colors and flags and it is clear on who they are supporting.
“I was just speaking from my perspective. I understand the financial aspect of things and know tennis is not accessible for everyone, it was more of a comment for those who are already attending and how I wish they were as passionate as those from other countries.”
Gauff highlighted the way fans of other countries support their player, while not receiving the same treatment from US fans. She wanted fans to understand that she wants them to be passionate about watching one of their own.
Coco Gauff’s United Cup Teammate Taylor Fritz Comes Forward in American’s Defense
When Coco Gauff made the “worst” remark about US fans, top-ranked American tennis star Taylor Fritz was sitting right next to her. He had no problem with Gauff’s reaction, understanding what she was trying to mean when she said this, while also acknowledging the warm support from US fans.
“People always wanna take things in the worst possible way. I was there sitting next to her, and I know exactly what Coco meant and was trying to say, and she’s right,” he wrote on X. “There is absolutely no disrespect meant to the US fans at all in this statement. We love the Americans that come out and support, some other countries abroad just have a really insane sports culture, but we appreciate every single American abroad that comes to watch.”
Gauff struggled in her singles tie against Spain but took her revenge in the mixed doubles event. Pairing with Christian Harrison, Team USA won the mixed-doubles round and the tie. With wins over both Spain and Argentina, Team USA is heading into the quarterfinals.
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