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Noise and music from the audience are just parts of some sports. But a few sports are rather quiet when the game is in play. Tennis is one such sport. People from the crowd are expected to keep pin-drop silence when a point is in play. If they fail, they can be evicted from the stadium. One tennis player forgot the rule, however, as she tried to continue the momentum with the music. Coco Gauff got caught up in the music and had to be stopped by her compatriot.

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The American sensation is one player who likes to have fun when she’s not playing. Her doubles partner, Jessica Pegula, talked about how Gauff’s lively demeanor keeps her young as well.

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Coco Gauff gets lost in the melody

The Billie Jean King Cup is an important tournament for all players in the WTA. The tour that started as the Federation Cup now has several countries competing in the qualifiers. However, only 16 nations play in the tour. USA advanced this year after Pegula sealed her victory. Supporting their teammates on the sideline was Coco Gauff, who was making all the noise.

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Between the points, the band in the stadium was keeping up the hype for its team. Standing next to them was the American sensation Coco Gauff, who was playing the drum. Gauff got lost in the beat as she showed no signs of stopping. But her teammate, Danielle Collins, managed to stop her and have her sit down for the game in play.

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The US Tennis Association shared a video of Gauff playing the drum and with the caption, “Coco keepin the beat“. The world number six also shared the post on her Instagram story with the caption, “Danielle put me in a timeout hahaha 😂“.

Gauff keeps her partner young

Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff have been doubles partners for a year now. Pegula has nothing but kind words for her. As per world number 3, Gauff loves messing around. Pegula further commended Gauff for having a light-hearted demeanor and being happy most of the time. She went on to add that Gauff helps her stay young.

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Gauff’s antics make her loved by everyone around her. The American sensation knows when to be animated and knows when to get serious.

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Ripunjay Gaba

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Ripunjay Gaba, a tennis enthusiast-turned-journalist at EssentiallySports, found his way from freelance sports journalism to the publishing house in ES. Here, his writing canvas encompasses the game specifics while finding poetic resonance in covering major sporting events. Ripunjay, a perpetual upgrader, uses avid reading to bring varied flavor to his Tennis reporting. From the Netflix Documentary Break Point to the various Tennis podcasts, his coverage stays diverse. Beyond the world of articles, he extends this commitment to physical well-being with regular workouts, infusing dynamism into both the narratives he crafts and the life he lives. In Ripunjay's world, every keystroke is a step closer to unraveling the essence of tennis.

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