Tennis Star Gauff Forced to Pack Up After 75 Minutes on Court
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Coco Gauff, the world number two tennis sensation, hung her head in dismay after a disappointing 75-minute match against China's Xinyu Wang in the Berlin tournament. A series of mistakes had disrupted her game, culminating in a 3:6, 3:6 loss.
"Tough day today," Gauff admitted post-match. "I knew it wasn't going to be easy since I hadn't played on grass this year. Wu served well, and her forehand was on point—particularly in pressure situations."
Gauff had flown high after her impressive French Open final victory against Aryna Sabalenka. Expectations were running high for her in Berlin, where she aimed to boost her confidence before the Wimbledon tournament. Although grass isn't her preferred surface, she sought to make a mark on the Steffi Graf Stadium. Unfortunately, her dreams of advancing to the next round were shattered in an upset by the world number 49.
A Quick Exit and a Missed Rhythm
Gauff, unlike her opponent, who proved her mettle through qualifying and match practice, hadn't prepared as well. She succeeded in delivering only 41% of her first serves, offering her opponent 11 break points while securing only one. Despite maintaining her composure initially, easy mistakes started creeping into her game, leaving her increasingly flustered. After forging a lead early in the second set, she dropped her serve quickly and fell behind. With disbelief, she looked to the sky and then to her box before departing Berlin early.
Calling Out the Ego-Maniac
Coco Gauff, a rising star with a pedigree in civil rights activism, has been outspoken on sensitive issues, advocating for justice and equality. Most recently, she voiced her disapproval of US President Donald Trump. Although she didn't name the President, her French Open victory dedication was a decisive statement against him. Despite Trump's silence following her Paris achievement, former President Barack Obama extended his congratulations on social media.
Meanwhile, in the audience at Berlin, former heavyweight boxing champion "Iron" Mike Tyson, who was casually enjoying an ice cream, watched the entire match unfold. Like many other spectators, he was taken aback by the shocking outcome.
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"Coco Gauff, despite her victory at the French Open, faced an unexpected setback in Berlin, announcing, 'I'm not going to be here' after losing a tennis match to Xinyu Wang. Even 'Iron' Mike Tyson, watching from the audience, might have been surprised by this outcome in the world of sports, particularly tennis."
