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Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff in a three-hour Dubai semifinal to reach the final against Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova; in Doha, Carlos Alcaraz progressed to the final by beating Andrey Rublev.
Coco Gauff was eliminated in the Australian Open quarterfinals by Elina Svitolina, and footage of her private moment smashing a racket after the loss sparked a larger discussion about cameras and broadcast coverage of athletes’ emotions; Gauff defended the moment as a healthy emotional release while urging that such moments be treated more privately in the future.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek joined fellow players in urging more off-court privacy at the Australian Open after cameras filmed Coco Gauff’s post-match racket-smashing. Gauff said there should be personal moments away from the spotlight, with other players like Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula agreeing that coverage has felt invasive. Swiatek contrasted AO with French Open and Wimbledon, which offer sanctuary spaces, saying players are being constantly watched. Gauff’s moment came after a 59-minute quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina; Swiatek later lost in the quarterfinals to Elena Rybakina.
In Melbourne, world No.2 Iga Swiatek and world No.3 Coco Gauff were eliminated within 18 hours of play, with Gauff beaten 1-6 2-6 by Elina Svitolina and Swiatek toppled 5-7 1-6 by Elena Rybakina, dramatically reshaping the Australian Open women’s draw as Svitolina and Rybakina advance to the semifinals.
Coco Gauff fell 1-6 2-6 to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarterfinals, then smashed her racquet in a backstage area that cameras captured; she could be fined up to $50,000 for racquet abuse under Grand Slam rules. The incident, contrasted with Sabalenka’s previous sanction, has fueled a broader call for more athlete privacy at the tournament’s highly televised environment, prompting discussion about how much privacy players should have behind the scenes.
Coco Gauff delivered a below-par performance against Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open, with multiple errors before losing 6-1, 6-2; a video of her smashing a racket in frustration went viral, though she said she aimed the vent at equipment rather than her team and wished for privacy, as Svitolina advanced to her first Australian Open semi-final.
Coco Gauff vented her frustration after a 6-1, 6-2 quarterfinal loss to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open, slamming her racket in the hallway as cameras captured the moment; she said she prefers not to have such moments broadcast and plans to vent privately rather than toward her team, admitting she didn’t raise her level against Svitolina, who advances to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals.
The United Cup begins with notable season debuts, including Coco Gauff and Belinda Bencic, as teams from the US, Argentina, France, Switzerland, and others compete in Perth and Sydney, showcasing emerging talents and key matchups.
Coco Gauff secured her place in the WTA Finals by defeating Jasmine Paolini in straight sets, showcasing improved consistency and confidence after an initial loss, and positioning herself for the upcoming match against Aryna Sabalenka.
Aryna Sabalenka dominated her match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, beating Jasmine Paolini, while Coco Gauff struggled and lost to Jessica Pegula, highlighting contrasting fortunes for the top players in the tournament.
Coco Gauff won the Wuhan Open by defeating Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in an all-American final, securing her second title of the year and 11th career win, while Pegula missed out on her 10th title after a strong semifinal performance.
Coco Gauff was defeated by Amanda Anisimova in the semifinals of the China Open, ending her run at the tournament. Despite the loss, Gauff expressed her intention to return to the China Open in the future and reflected positively on her overall performance, highlighting it as a learning experience. She will now prepare for the Wuhan tournament.
Coco Gauff was defeated by Amanda Anisimova in the semi-finals of the China Open, with Gauff struggling notably with her serve, winning only 39% of points behind her first and second serves, leading to multiple breaks and a quick loss. Anisimova, in excellent form, advanced to the final, continuing her strong 2025 season.
Coco Gauff, the defending champion and world number three, advanced to the China Open semi-finals by defeating Eva Lys in straight sets, showcasing strong performance and confidence, and will face either Amanda Anisimova or Jasmine Paolini next.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the semi-finals of the Japan Open with a dominant win, aiming for his eighth ATP title of the year, while Coco Gauff struggled with her serve but won her match at the China Open, progressing to the last 16.