Mon Jan 05 02:40:00 UTC 2026: Summary:

Coco Gauff expressed disappointment with the level of support American tennis players receive from US fans at international tournaments, particularly during the Australian swing. She acknowledged that the vast array of popular sports in the US may contribute to this, but still wishes for more American fans to attend. Her comments sparked mixed reactions online, with fans citing reasons like financial constraints, the availability of domestic tournaments, and issues with tennis broadcasting in the US as potential factors. Gauff is currently competing in the United Cup in Australia.

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Gauff Calls Out American Tennis Fans for Lack of International Support

Perth, Australia – World No. 3 Coco Gauff has voiced her concerns regarding the lack of American fan support for Team USA tennis at international tournaments. Speaking at a press conference during the United Cup in Perth, Gauff stated she believes American tennis fans are “the worst” when it comes to supporting their players overseas, contrasting this with the strong support seen from smaller countries.

“I’ll be honest, no,” Gauff said when asked if she was seeing significant US fan support in Australia. “I feel like we’re definitely, in the tennis department, the worst when it comes to that. So I’ve always said I wish our country in other places would show up throughout the world as we see maybe smaller countries support.”

Gauff acknowledged that the multitude of popular sports in the US may contribute to the issue, making it “hard” for tennis to compete for fan attention and travel. Her comments have sparked debate online, with fans on TennisONE App’s X post responding with varied perspectives.

Some fans cited financial constraints as a barrier to international travel, while others pointed to the numerous tournaments held in the US, including several Masters series events and a Grand Slam, as reasons to stay closer to home. Another suggestion from fans was to “blame the industry”, referencing the lack of adequate coverage for tennis in the USA.

Gauff, alongside teammates like Taylor Fritz, is currently competing in the United Cup, where Team USA is aiming to defend its title. They are slated to face Spain on January 5th after the latter’s loss to Argentina.

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