The sponsor of Coco Gauff has come under fire for allegedly dressing her in revealing attire for her matches.
At the age of 14, the world No. 3 secured a contract with New Balance, and she currently owns her own line of personalized shoes and apparel. The athletic clothing company has faced criticism for the outfits she wears to matches after winning the WTA Finals.
After defeating Qinwen Zheng to win the season-ending championships in Riyadh last weekend, Gauff raised her ninth career trophy. After winning the US Open, her first Grand Slam victory, this is her second-biggest title.
During the tournament, the American wore a purple dress, which is the colour of the WTA Tour. For the trophy ceremony and her walk-ons, she accessorized it with a jacket and a matching headband.
Although her fashion statement was well received, it sparked discussion about the other clothes she sports throughout the tennis season. Her clothing came up when Serena Williams’ former coach Rennae Stubbs talked about Gauff’s week in Riyadh on her podcast.
Co-host of the podcast Caitlin Thompson said: “I love that the finalists wore purple. Coco’s New Balance kit was the best I’ve seen her in.”
Stubbs said: “Her stuff is so cool. Her stuff is often good but a lot of times they put her in extremely tight and very revealing clothes. This one I felt like was quiet. She’s got an insane physique so it’s not like anything’s going to be unflattering on her, but this one for me just was 10 out of 10.”
However, Gauff appears to love working with New Balance and has no issues with the way she looks.
Coco Gauff in 2024
Ranked world no.3, the American played her last match on the 9th
of November when she defeated world no.5 Qinwen Zheng 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) in the final in Riyadh to win her 9th career title.This season Gauff achieved a composed 54-17 match record. The American has won 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, Beijing and Riyadh.
Coco Gauff will fight against the world no.222 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other so far in top tournaments.
Gauff clinched 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, Beijing and Riyadh.
The American won 9 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff |
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Coco Gauff in 2024
Currently the world no.3, Gauff played her last match on the 9th of November when she overcame world no.5 Qinwen Zheng 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) in the final in Riyadh to win her 9th career title.
At present, during this year the American has achieved a compiled 54-17 win-loss record. Coco has won 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, Beijing and Riyadh.
Coco Gauff will square off with the world no.222 Sinja Kraus in the . They have never played each other till now in top tournaments.
The American conquered 3 titles in 2024 in Auckland, Beijing and Riyadh.
The American won 9 titles in her career: 6 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Coco Gauff |
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