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Coco Gauff

Also known as: USA's Coco Gauff · American star Gauff

American tennis player who reached US Open semifinal in 2026 and reported racist abuse after China Open victory.

2026-05-102026-10-08

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Gauff expecting hate messages after Wimbledon loss By AFP July 10, 2026 06:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Coco Gauff plays a forehand return to Austria's Anastasia Potapova during their women's singl …

    Gauff expecting hate messages after Wimbledon loss
  3. Citizen Digital

    Muchova topples Gauff in thriller to reach Wimbledon final for first time By Reuters July 09, 2026 10:15 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London …

    Muchova topples Gauff in thriller to reach Wimbledon final for first time
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Japan's Naomi Osaka, seventh seed Coco Gauff and fourth seed Jessica Pegula all advanced.

    Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned
  5. June 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … World number one Sabalenka will likely face a stern test in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown after suffering an agonising loss to Coco Gauff in last year's final. …

    Sabalenka, Osaka clash in blockbuster French Open tie
  7. May 2026
  8. Citizen Digital

    … The women's draw has no shortage of players who know what it is to be crowned queen, despite the exit of reigning champion Coco Gauff on Saturday. …

    Pressure turns to Zverev, Ruud as French Open week two begins
  9. Citizen Digital

    Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash By AFP May 31, 2026 07:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter US Coco Gauff plays a forehand return to Austria's Anastasia Potapova du …

    Gauff French Open title defence ends, Sabalenka, Osaka set up last-16 clash
  10. Citizen Digital

    … temperatures again set to surpass 30C, Sabalenka will be confident that her power-hitting baseline game will be too hot to handle for French world number 67 Elsa Jacquemot as she seeks to book her spot in the third round. - Gauff, Osaka eye last 32 - Defending champion Coco Gauff …

    Sinner, Sabalenka aim to stay hot at French Open
  11. Citizen Digital

    … The four-time Grand Slam champion still holds more than 1,000 ranking points on her closest challengers but foremost on her mind over the next fortnight will be going one better than her runner-up finish last year in the French capital, when she lost in three sets to Coco Gauff. …

    Stuttering Sabalenka seeks to set down marker at Roland Garros
  12. Citizen Digital

    Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown By AFP May 17, 2026 12:16 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ukraine's Elina Svitolina poses with the trophy after winning the WTA R …

    Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open, Sinner in men's title showdown
  13. Citizen Digital

    … Former Rome champion Daniil Medvedev gets his tournament underway against Pablo Llamas Ruiz after a second-round walkover gave the Russian seventh seed automatic passage into the third. - Gauff survives scare - Coco Gauff survived a scare against Iva Jovic coming back from a matc …

    Sinner demolishes Popyrin to stroll into Italian Open last 16
Sport

Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open 1 Point Slam

The News

The Australian Open will revive its "1 Point Slam" contest in 2027, with top players including Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner agreeing to participate. The sudden-death format features 24 professionals alongside 24 amateurs and celebrity wildcards, with each match consisting of a single point; an amateur won the inaugural event this year and collected a prize.

4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Today

  1. Alcaraz, Sinner, Osaka commit to Australian Open 1 Point Slam

    The Australian Open will revive its "1 Point Slam" contest in 2027, with top players including Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka and Jannik Sinner agreeing to participate. The sudden-death format features 24 professionals alongside 24 amateurs and celebrity wildcards, with each match consisting of a single point; an amateur won the inaugural event this year and collected a prize.

    4 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Coco Gauff reports racist abuse after China Open video review

    American tennis player Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of online racist abuse after defeating 16-year-old Sun Xinran at the China Open in Beijing, following a match that included a controversial video review over flickering LED lights.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Djokovic reaches China Open final as Medvedev disqualified

    Novak Djokovic advanced to the China Open final after Daniil Medvedev was disqualified late in the second set when a ball off his racquet hit a spectator. Djokovic will face Alex de Minaur for the title on Tuesday in Beijing.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 28 September

  1. Djokovic, Rybakina lead 12-player advisory council with Grand Slams

    The four Grand Slam tournaments have confirmed the 12 members of a proposed advisory council to address player concerns, with Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina heading the list. The council was announced following player protests at the French Open and Wimbledon over revenue sharing, pensions, and player welfare.

    28 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

  1. Rybakina wins US Open, reaches world number one

    Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her third Grand Slam title and reach number one in the world rankings, less than three weeks after dealing with an injury that threatened her participation in the tournament.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Rybakina wins US Open, becomes world number one

    Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open women's singles final on Saturday, claiming her third Grand Slam title and ending Sabalenka's bid for a third straight US Open championship. The victory secured Rybakina's position as the new world number one.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Sabalenka defeats Pegula in US Open semi-final

    Aryna Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula in the US Open women's singles semi-final on September 10, 2026, ending Pegula's hopes for a second trip to the final. Pegula acknowledged that Sabalenka's power and precision were too much to overcome, saying she didn't have the weapons to beat the Belarusian at her best.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Sabalenka defeats Pegula to reach US Open final versus Rybakina

    Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2 in the women's singles semi-final to reach the US Open championship match against Elena Rybakina, who defeated Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. Sabalenka is seeking to become the third woman to win three consecutive US Open titles.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Gauff beats Andreeva to reach US Open semi-finals

    Coco Gauff saved two match points and defeated reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 2–6, 7–6 (9/7), 6–2 to advance to the US Open semi-finals, inspired by compatriot Frances Tiafoe's comeback from two sets down.

    10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Sabalenka reaches US Open semi-final, treble bid alive

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat Linda Noskova 7-6 (7/1), 3-6, 7-6 (10/7) and reach a sixth straight US Open semi-final, where she will face Jessica Pegula.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. Sabalenka defeats Noskova in US Open quarter-final tiebreaker

    Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka rallied in the final set to beat 21-year-old Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova in a match tiebreaker, advancing to her sixth straight US Open semi-final and keeping her three-peat bid alive.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Gauff beats Sonmez in straight sets at US Open

    Coco Gauff defeated Turkey's Zeynep Sonmez 6-3, 6-4 in her first-round match at the 2026 US Open, showcasing an improved serve after winning the Cincinnati WTA 1000 event this month.

    2 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Transgender participation in women's sports divides advocacy groups

    Recent controversy in the WNBA has reignited debate about transgender athletes in women's sports, with advocacy groups divided over fairness: some say only biological women should compete to maintain competitive fairness, while others argue that barring transgender women is exclusionary and prevents access to sport.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Pegula defeats Swiatek to reach Cincinnati Masters final

    Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and advance to the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters final against Coco Gauff, who defeated Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1.

    23 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Sabalenka reaches Cincinnati fourth round with dominant victory

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated China's Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in 54 minutes to advance to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters, extending her winning streak to 45 consecutive victories at the Masters 1000 level.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Swiatek beats Svitolina, faces Rybakina in Toronto final

    Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 to advance to the Toronto title match, where she will face Elena Rybakina, who beat Coco Gauff 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the semifinals.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Rybakina defeats Osaka to reach Toronto Masters semi-final

    World number two Elena Rybakina came from a set down to defeat Naomi Osaka 4-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 in the WTA Toronto Masters quarter-finals and will face fourth-ranked Coco Gauff in the semi-final. Gauff advanced via walkover after Belinda Bencic withdrew with a hip injury.

    12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Rybakina advances; Andreeva eliminated at Toronto Masters

    Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-4.

    8 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 3 August

  1. Sabalenka returns to hard court at Toronto WTA tournament

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka aims to extend her hard court dominance at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto ahead of her US Open title defense, after disappointing results at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Sabalenka has won 23 of 24 hard court matches this year but must reach the round of 16 to hold onto her ranking, or Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina could claim number one if she wins the trophy.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 10 July

  1. Czech friends Muchova and Noskova meet in Wimbledon final

    Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova, Czech Republic friends who have played doubles together, will compete for the Wimbledon title on Saturday. The pair, who spent time together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, say their friendship will remain intact regardless of the outcome.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gauff expects hate messages after Wimbledon semifinal loss

    US tennis player Coco Gauff, 22, lost her Wimbledon semifinal 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 to Karolina Muchova on Thursday after missing a match point, and said she expects to receive hateful comments online from disgruntled gamblers when she checks social media.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Muchova defeats Gauff to reach Wimbledon final

    Czech player Karolina Muchova saved a match point to beat American Coco Gauff 6-2 1-6 7-6 (12-10) in a Wimbledon semi-final. Muchova will face the winner of the second semi-final between Linda Noskova and Marta Kostyuk in Saturday's final.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Djokovic, Sinner advance; French Open champion Andreeva exits Wimbledon

    Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round to reach Wimbledon's third round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced. French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 1 June

  1. Sabalenka and Osaka face off in French Open night match

    Four-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will compete in the first French Open women's night match in three years on Monday, with Sabalenka seeking a maiden Roland Garros title after losing last year's final to Coco Gauff, and Osaka advancing to the French Open last 16 for the first time in her career.

    1 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 31 May

  1. French Open enters second week with no defending champion

    With Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic eliminated, the French Open has no previous Grand Slam singles winners remaining. Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud, three-time major-final losers, now face the opportunity to claim the men's title in the final.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Gauff's French Open title defence ends in third round

    Reigning champion Coco Gauff was eliminated from the French Open in the third round on Saturday, losing 4-6, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to Austria's Anastasia Potapova. Top seed Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka both advanced to set up a last-16 clash.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 28 May

  1. Sinner, Sabalenka target French Open progression on Thursday

    Men's world number one Jannik Sinner and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka aim to advance into the last 32 at Roland Garros. Sinner, who won all three clay-court Masters titles this season and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open final, faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo on centre court Thursday.

    28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Sabalenka seeks Roland Garros title as dominance wavers

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka arrives in Paris for the French Open seeking to win her first Roland Garros title after losing in the final last year to Coco Gauff. The four-time Grand Slam champion's dominance in women's tennis has begun to show cracks after a strong start to the clay-court season.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 17 May

  1. Svitolina wins Italian Open, Sinner faces Ruud in men's final

    Ukraine's Elina Svitolina defeated USA's Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to win the Italian Open on Saturday, claiming her third Rome title and 20th career tournament triumph. Jannik Sinner advanced to the men's final to face Casper Ruud.

    17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 11 May

  1. Sinner advances to Italian Open last 16 with dominant win

    World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 in straight sets at the Italian Open, extending his winning streak to 25 matches and advancing to face Andrea Pellegrino in the next round.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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