Dismayed by Caroline Wozniacki’s Grit, Pissed Off Coco Gauff Shushes Legendary American Coach in a Bizarre Act of Frustration at US Open 2023
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In tennis, players can have their moments of frustration and tension. A similar incident happened with the upcoming American sensation Coco Gauff. The 19-year-old tennis prodigy, who is currently playing in the US Open faced the mighty Caroline Wozniacki. After winning the first set, Carolina bounced back as she claimed the second set to her name.
However, amidst the nail-biting encounter, fans witnessed a moment where the World No.6 lost her cool and yelled at her own coach. In a match that saw her progress into the quarter-finals, it was Coco’s sudden eruption at her coach that caught everyone’s attention.
Coco Gauff erupts at Brad Gilbert amid tense match at the US Open
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In the midst of an intense battle against Caroline Wozniacki during the US Open’s round of 16, Coco Gauff found herself at a crucial stage in the second set. As the score read 5-3 in favor of her opponent after losing her serve, Gauff’s determination to seize control took center stage.
It was a moment of profound self-awareness and resolve when she turned to her coach, Brad Gilbert, and firmly uttered, ‘Please just stop.‘ This exchange not only showcased Gauff’s autonomy and self-assuredness but also highlighted the depth of her understanding of her game.
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While Gilbert’s advice has been instrumental in Gauff’s development, this candid moment demonstrated her belief in her own abilities and her capacity to make decisive choices on the court.
"Please just stop" – Coco Gauff tells Brad Gilbert as he offers some advice after she drops serve for 5-3 down in the second set
— Simon Cambers (@scambers73) September 3, 2023
After finding herself in a crucial step, she could not control her anger so she lashed angrily at her coach.
However, this is not the first time that this has happened in professional tennis. Serena Williams, a name that resounds with greatness in tennis has also gone through such an incident.
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Serena Williams erupts at the chair umpire amid claim of taking advice
Not long before, Serena Williams was a player that sent shockwaves in the tennis world. The 41-year-old American ace was a pure force to be dealt with. However, during the US Open in 2018, Serena Williams caught herself up in action as she was seen yelling at the umpire. The chair umpire accused Williams of getting coaching from the box during her match against Naomi Osaka.
Though Naomi won the match, it was Serena who stole the show as she constantly yelled at the chair umpire and asked him to apologize to her after his allegations saw Serena in tears. Thus, in tennis, there can be moments when players can lose their cool.
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Bhavani Singh