Coco Gauff is no stranger to signing autographs for her legion of fans, but a recent request left even the 2023 US Open champion stumped. The amusing moment occurred at the China National Tennis Center in Beijing, where Gauff is preparing for the upcoming China Open 2024. After a practice session, she was happily engaging with fans, signing autographs and taking pictures. However, one request stood out when a fan asked her to sign their laptop.
Visibly surprised by the unusual item, Gauff responded with a laugh, “You sure? Okay,” before proceeding to sign the device. The playful interaction was captured on camera, showcasing her lighthearted personality as she continued to connect with her global fan base.
“You sure…? Okay!” 💻✍️
Safe to say a LAPTOP is one of the crazier items @CocoGauff has signed for a fan? 😅#ChinaOpen pic.twitter.com/jtP5icy4ZN
— wta (@WTA) September 23, 2024
Gauff, who is set to begin her China Open campaign on September 26, enters the WTA 1000 event seeking redemption following a tough North American summer swing. Despite her stellar win at the US Open, the World No. 6 suffered early exits at both the National Bank Open and the Cincinnati Open, raising questions about her current form. Her focus now shifts to Beijing, where she hopes to regain momentum and end her season on a high note.
Coco Gauff in 2024
WWLWWLWWWW Currently ranked no.6, Coco played her last match on the 1st of September when she was defeated by world no.8 Emma Navarro 6-3 4-6 6-3 in the 4th round of the U.S. Open (draw).
This year Gauff has achieved a composed 41-15 win-loss record. Coco conquered 1 title in Auckland.
Coco Gauff will square off with the world no.209 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other up to now in top events.
The American clinched 1 title in 2024 in Auckland.
Coco won 7 titles in her career: 5 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
