Coco Gauff, the young American tennis star, made headlines at the Australian Open not just for her impressive performance on the court but also for her poignant message off it. After securing a hard-fought victory over Belinda Bencic in the fourth round, Gauff took a moment to address the recent ban on TikTok in the United States. With a TV camera lens as her canvas, she wrote “RIP TikTok USA” and drew a broken heart, expressing her disappointment over the app’s suspension.
Gauff, known for her active presence on social media with around 755,000 followers on TikTok, has often engaged with her fans through viral trends and lighthearted content. The timing of her message was particularly striking, as the ban came into effect just hours before her match, preventing users from accessing the app. This move was part of a broader U.S. federal law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or face a ban.
Despite the setback, Gauff’s focus remained on her game, and she delivered a stellar performance to advance to the quarterfinals. Her dedication and resilience on the court have been a testament to her growing maturity as a player. As she continues her journey in the tournament, fans eagerly await her next move both on and off the court.
Gauff at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2025
LLLWWWWWWW At the moment ranked no.3, Gauff achieved a compiled 9-0 win-loss record in 2025. The American is currently playing at the Australian Open where she conquered the world no.74 Sofia Kenin 6-3 6-3, the world no.173 Jodie Anna Burrage 6-3 7-5, the world no.29 Leylah Annie Fernandez 6-4 6-2 and the world no.294 Belinda Bencic 5-7 6-2 6-1.
Cori Gauff will square off with the world no.12 Paula Badosa in the quarter. Their record is 3-3.
The American has won 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)
