Coco Gauff showed her support for Los Angeles during her Australian Open campaign, where devastating wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives and left dozens missing. After her first-round win at Melbourne Park, Gauff penned a heartfelt message on a camera lens: “Stay strong LA. Thank you firefighters.”
The WTA star’s gesture came as firefighters entered a critical phase in combating week-long blazes fueled by returning winds. Gauff’s compassion resonated with fellow player Iga Swiatek, who extended her own message of love to Malibu and LA after her victory over Katerina Siniakova.
With the fires ongoing, these acts of solidarity highlight the global tennis community’s empathy for those affected.
Gauff at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.3, Coco owns a composed 6-0 match record in 2025. Gauff is now having a run at the Australian Open where she managed to beat the world no.74 Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-3
.Coco Gauff will square off with the world no.211 Sinja Kraus in the . In the past, they have never played each other so far in top tournaments.
Gauff conquered 1 title in 2025 in Australia.
Gauff won 10 titles in her career: 7 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
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