Controversy strikes the US Open again! In a high-octane and much-awaited clash between Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva, fans expected plenty of drama to unfold. As the two teenage prodigies mesmerized the courts with their excellence, a certain broadcasting issue stirred up some controversy. But what was the issue in question?

Not all fans were lucky enough to witness the encounter. A renowned sporting media channel decided to prioritize other courts over the American sensation’s exciting second round encounter. As a result, it led to social media outrage. Fans expressed their frustration on social media and ridiculed ESPN for their negligence.

Twitterati calls out ESPN for snubbing Coco Gauff

Being one of the biggest media channels, fans expect ESPN to broadcast all the important matches of the day. The second highest ranked American’s match in an American Grand Slam is bound to be one of the most important games of the day, especially in America. It’s safe to say that ESPN let down the fans by snubbing one of the biggest names in America.

The fans took to Twitter and called out ESPN for disappointing them.

They questioned ESPN for not showing the game they looked forward to.

One fan minced no words in showing her contempt towards ESPN. It seems like she was really looking forward to the clash between the teenagers.

Another fan went overboard and tagged Coco Gauff so the 19-year-old would know that she was snubbed by ESPN. While snubbing Gauff, the media channel also telecasted the entirety of Danielle Collins‘ match against Elise Mertens.

Another fan questioned the US Open as to why Collins was prioritized over Gauff despite the latter’s World No. 6 ranking.

“Us open so annoying like why are they playing the 32 seed over coco gauff rn“, said a fan while venting on social media.

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Mertens’ ranking was brought up and compared to Gauff’s, as ESPN’s prioritization meant no sense to fans.

NBA icon Jimmy Butler was also interviewed during the match. A fan tagged ESPN and suggested that they cannot afford to miss out on it.

Well, the frustration of fans is pretty valid as Gauff has a large fan following in the country. Similarly, Venus Williams was snubbed by the Tennis Channel during the Cincinnati Open.

Do you think that ESPN would snub Gauff again in the upcoming US Open rounds? Let us know in the comments.

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