Key Takeaways
- World No. 4 Coco Gauff appears opposite rapper Gunna in the Spike Jordan-directed music video for the single “Pop It”.
- The cameo arrives while Gauff rests following online racial abuse in Beijing and her subsequent withdrawal due to fatigue from the Wuhan Open.
- Gauff is scheduled to conclude her season at the WTA Finals in Indian Wells before competing for the United States in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs against Hungary.
WTA star steps into hip-hop spotlight
Coco Gauff has taken on an unexpected creative role away from the tennis circuit, featuring in the brand-new music video for American rapper Gunna’s track, “Pop It”. Released on October 9, the video was directed by Spike Jordan and serves as the lead single for Gunna’s forthcoming project, Splurge, which also marks his debut solo release on SB THE LABEL in conjunction with Atlantic Music Group.
The visual opens on a tennis court, where the 22-year-old American faces the Atlanta musician across the net. Gunna requests another serve before Gauff strikes a powerful shot that smoothly triggers the beat of the song. Label signees Casper Bluff, Nechie, and Dracc also make appearances as the setting transitions into upscale venues.
Comparison table
| Entry | Value |
|---|---|
| Friday, 09 October 2026 at 22 | 30 |
| 00 | 08/00:56 |
| China Open WTA 2026: Results, Draw, Schedule, Entry List, History and Prize MoneyOct 09, 17 | 15 |
| Shanghai Masters 2026: Results, Draw, Entry List, Prize Money and HistoryOct 09, 17 | 14 |
| Never miss a Tennis story again – Follow TennisUpToDate on Google!Sep 10, 08 | 42 |
| Shanghai Masters 2026: Results, Draw, Entry List, Prize Money and HistoryOct 09, 17 | 14 |
| China Open WTA 2026: Results, Draw, Schedule, Entry List, History and Prize MoneyOct 09, 17 | 15 |
| Winner | $185,500 |
| Finalist | $114,500 |
| Semi-Finalist | $66,003 |
| Quarter-Finalist | $35,000 |
| Round of 16 | $18,045 |
| Round of 32 | $13,005 |
| Winner – | 500 |
| Finalist – | 325 |
| Semi-Finalist – | 195 |
| Quarter-Finalist – | 108 |
| Round of 16 | 60 |
| Round of 32 | 1 |
Reset after turbulent Asian swing
The high-profile cameo arrived during a welcome pause for the world No. 4, who endured an emotionally and physically draining stretch in China. In Beijing, Gauff reached the fourth round of the China Open before falling to Elise Mertens. That tournament was heavily marred by online racial harassment directed at Gauff following a disputed point in her previous match against Sun Xinran.
Struggling with exhaustion from a packed calendar, Gauff subsequently opted to withdraw from the Wuhan Open rather than defend the title she won the previous season. The short break from tour action gave her an opportunity to reset before tackling the final stretch of her competitive year.
Upcoming battles at the WTA Finals and Billie Jean King Cup
Gauff still has 2 crucial events left on her schedule before concluding her campaign. Her primary individual focus shifts to the season-ending WTA Finals, slated for November 8–15 in Indian Wells. Gauff will battle fellow top performers Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, and Linda Noskova, with the remaining qualifying berths still contested by Karolina Muchova, Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, and Iga Swiatek.
Shortly after the tour championships, Gauff is scheduled to represent the United States in the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs. The American squad will host Hungary on November 21–22 in Delray Beach, Florida. Captain Lindsay Davenport aims to guide the national team back to the qualifying tier for 2027 following an April defeat to Belgium, with Gauff poised to make her first appearance in the team tournament since 2023 alongside a strong domestic roster.
Cori Gauff in 2026
Currently ranked no.4, Gauff played her last match on the 7th of October when she lost to world no.19 Elise Mertens 6-3 6-3 in the 4th round in Beijing (draw).
At the moment, during this season the American achieved a composed 47-15 match record. Gauff conquered 1 title in Cincinnati.
