
As Coco Gauff navigates some increased attention following a recent episode of post-match frustration, she has at least one powerful ally in her corner.
After losing to Elina Svitolina in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Tuesday, Gauff was unwittingly broadcast to all as she smashed her racket on the ground in anger. As she explained in her presser immediately after, she had retreated into the tunnels at Rod Laver Arena in hopes no one would see her execute said destruction—but alas, the understandable moment of humanity was caught on camera for all to see.