Coco Gauff recently opened up about how she deals with online trolls after winning the 2024 China Open, taking the time to reflect on what she calls her “kid-like” mindset when facing criticism. Despite her success in Beijing, where she dominated the tournament and ultimately defeated Karolina Muchova to claim her first WTA 1000 title of the season, Gauff faced online negativity.
Gauff, who had previously won four of her seven titles at WTA 250 events, was often criticized by online trolls for not being able to secure bigger titles. However, after her China Open victory, she responded to the criticism by posting a picture of herself with the trophy on Instagram. The caption was a subtle jab at her detractors: “She only wins 250s, Well… Whomp Whomp.”
While some fans applauded Gauff’s clap-back, others suggested she should ignore the negative feedback and focus on the positive support. One user on X (formerly Twitter) even compared her reaction to that of a “five-year-old.” In her response, Gauff emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive and creative outlook, much like children do.
“Honestly kids have the best outlook on life. they are so positive and creative. so I’ll take it❤️,” Gauff wrote. “My goal this tournament was to play and enjoy tennis as much as I did when I was a kid because that’s when life was/is the most fun!”
honestly kids have the best out look on life. they are so positive and creative. so I’ll take it❤️ my goal this tournament was to play and enjoy tennis as much as I did when I was a kid because that’s when life was/is the most fun!
— Coco Gauff (@CocoGauff) October 6, 2024
By embracing a youthful perspective, Gauff has shown that even at the age of 20, her approach to tennis and life remains grounded in the joy of the game, despite the constant presence of online criticism.
Gauff in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLWWLWWWW Ranked world no.4, Coco achieved a 50-15 record in 2024. The American is currently competing in Wuhan where she ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.48 Viktoriya Tomova 6-1 6-2, the world no.17 Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-1 and the world no.45 Magda Linette 6-0 6-4.
Coco Gauff will play the world no.213 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other so far in top competitions.
The American clinched 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and Beijing.
Gauff won 8 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff |
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Gauff in Wuhan, ranking, and results in 2024
WWLWWLWWWW Ranked world no.4, the American has managed to achieve an overall 50-15 win-loss record in 2024. Coco is currently playing in Wuhan where she ousted Unknown Player bye, the world no.48 Viktoriya Tomova 6-1 6-2, the world no.17 Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-1 and the world no.45 Magda Linette 6-0 6-4.
Coco Gauff will compete against the world no.213 Sinja Kraus in the . They have never competed against each other until now in top competitions.
The American has won 2 titles in 2024 in Auckland and Beijing.
Gauff won 8 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 1 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff |
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