Coco Gauff controversially calls Trump’s election ‘down period’ in US

Coco Gauff grew to become the primary American in a decade that cancel the trophy after the ultimate of the women singles at Roland-Garros and she or he was requested what it means to characterize the US.

After beating world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three units to open the French, Gauff was requested what it is wish to journey the world as an American.

“It means loads. It’s clear that loads is going on in our nation,” Gauff replied, by way of The Tennis Letter. “Simply to be a illustration of that and a illustration of people that appear like me in America, who might not really feel so supported on this interval. That reflection of hope and lightweight for these folks.”

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Coco Gauff poses with the trophy after profitable the women’ centering closing towards Aryna Sabalenka in Roland Garros Stadium. (Susan Mullane imagn photographs)

Gauff continued by elevating the presidential election of the previous 12 months, and the nation’s reply after President Donald Trump was chosen for his second time period. She referred to as it a “down interval” in the US.

“I keep in mind it after the elections and so, it felt like a Down interval a bit. My mom advised me throughout Riyad, attempt to win the match to provide folks one thing to smile at. That is what I considered as we speak,” Gauff mentioned.

Regardless of the feedback of the “Down interval” Gauff mentioned that she is “completely patriotic”.

Barack and Michelle Obama amongst those that bathe Coco Gauff with reward after French open win

“Some folks might really feel a type of strategy to be patriotic and issues like that, however I’m completely patriotic. I’m pleased with being American. I’m proud to characterize People who appear like me and individuals who help the issues I help,” Gauff added.

Coco Gauff performs a backhand towards Aryna Sabalenka throughout the French Open on 7 June 2025 in Paris. (Adam Fairly/Getty Photographs)

The 21-year-old fell on the clay and coated her face to Roland-Garros after an thrilling match towards Sabalenka. Gauff misplaced the primary set in a tiebreak, however fought again to win the second set, 6-2, and obtained away together with her second Grand Slam after a 3rd set 6-4 end.

The final American to win the French open? Serena Williams lifted the trophy in 2015.

“The gang actually helped me as we speak,” Gauff mentioned after the sport, as a result of celebrities similar to Spike Lee, Dustin Hoffman and way more noticeably encourage her throughout the recreation. “You welcomed me so arduous and I do not know what I’ve accomplished to earn a lot love from the French crowd. However I admire you.”

“The gang actually helped me as we speak,” mentioned Coco Gauff after beating Aryna Sabalenka. (Susan Mullane imagn photographs)

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Gauff was additionally showered with reward by American celebrities, together with Barack and Michelle Obama, Matthew McConaughey and extra.

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