Privacy Calls Grow as Gauff Moment Highlights On-Court Surveillance at Australian Open
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.
