Gauff smashes racket in frustration after Aussie Open loss
Coco Gauff Emotional After 59-Minute Collapse at Australian Open, Smashes Racket in Frustration
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Gauff smashes racket in frustration after Aussie Open loss
American tennis star Coco Gauff was left visibly upset following a shock quarterfinal exit at the 2026 Australian Open , culminating in a dramatic off‑court racket‑smashing incident that has sparked widespread debate about player privacy and emotional expression in elite sports. Third seed Gauff, 21, was overwhelmed in straight sets by Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina , losing 6‑1, 6‑2 in just 59 minutes — one of the shortest women’s quarterfinals in recent Australian Open history. Gauff struggled throughout the encounter, plagued by unforced errors and service problems, and never found a foothold against the resilient and accurate Svitolina. Emotional Outburst After a Tough Defeat Following her defeat, Gauff sought what she believed was a private spot off court to process her disappointment and let off steam. In the moments after the loss, she struck her racket repeatedly against a concrete ramp — reportedly once for every service break she suffered — ultimately breaking it in visible frustratio…
