Coco Gauff
ON THE RECORD · 14 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I think today I was just a bit flat. I just didn’t play well. I think I wasn’t moving well. There were a lot of things I didn’t do well.”
Coco Gauff · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-07
Gauff spoke to reporters after her 6-3, 6-3 defeat to Elise Mertens in the last 16 of the China Open.
“I’m not a cheater or a thief.”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-07
Gauff called out the racist messages she received on social media after her match against Sun Xinran.
“I think I wasn’t moving well. There were a lot of things I didn’t do well. I thought Elise played well on the big points, made me play a big ball, yeah.”
Coco Gauff · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-07
Gauff reflected on her defeat to Elise Mertens, praising her opponent's play on big points.
“It has been kind of draining, I’m not going to lie. I just turn off my phone and move on. There’s nothing you can do,”
Coco Gauff · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-07
Gauff was asked by reporters in Beijing whether she had been affected by the racist abuse she experienced.
“I think I just didn’t play well,”
Coco Gauff · said 2026-10-06 · reported 2026-10-07
Gauff reflected on her performance after losing to Elise Mertens in the China Open.
“I think she was able to hold the line a bit better than I could tonight.”
Coco Gauff · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12
Gauff reflected on Rybakina's composure after her three-set semifinal loss.
“She does a great job of just being there every point and putting a lot of pressure on you on [the] service game and return game,”
Coco Gauff · said 2026-09-10 · reported 2026-09-12
Gauff praised Rybakina's pressure and consistency after losing to her in the US Open semifinal.
“If they want to come, they can try and see if they can rattle me, but it won’t work.”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-04
Gauff says no unruly gambler can get into her head during matches.
“I’m being more decisive, my serve is improving and it is getting more and more rare for me to be broken.”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Coco Gauff described improvements in her serving and decision-making during the tournament.
“Every match is getting better for me,”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Coco Gauff evaluated her form after defeating Marta Kostyuk in the Cincinnati quarterfinals.
“I watched her win the title in Abu Dhabi. She’s so athletic and fast, but she makes you earn every point.”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Coco Gauff praised the athleticism and tenacity of semifinal opponent Sara Bejlek.
“Sara is a great player,”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Coco Gauff previewed her semifinal match against Sara Bejlek.
“I’m happy with how I played.”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Gauff expressed satisfaction with her performance after beating Marie Bouzkova.
“I played well the whole match, going for my shots, coming forward and not letting her counter-punch,”
Coco Gauff · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Gauff commented after her 6-3, 6-2 win over Marie Bouzkova.