Coco Gauff unhappy after racket smashing video at Australian Open goes viral

January 27, 2026

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Coco Gauff was disappointed by a viral video of her smashing her racket at the Australian Open.
The incident occurred after her loss to Elina Svitolina, where Gauff struggled with her performance.
Gauff attempted to find a private area away from cameras to express her frustration.
She believes certain moments should not be broadcast, comparing it to a similar incident involving Aryna Sabalenka.
Gauff stated she takes out frustration on equipment to avoid lashing out at her team.
Elina Svitolina advanced to the semi-finals, securing a return to the world top 10.
Two American players, Amanda Anisimova and Jessica Pegula, were set to face each other in a quarter-final match.

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