Coco Gauff sparked an angry reaction from Andy Murray
Fasika Zelealem Senior Sports Reporter and Mikael McKenzie
09:54, 12 Oct 2025
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 1: Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during her loss to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine in her rescheduled ladies’ Singles first round match on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Peter van den Berg/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
Coco Gauff is setting her sights on her first title since her French Open triumph this morning and she’s hoping the trophy she takes home will be a cut above the one she received at Roland Garros. The American tennis sensation is poised to go head-to-head with fellow countrywoman Jessica Pegula in the Wuhan Open final, following her victory over Jasmine Paolini on Saturday.
However, the last time Gauff claimed a trophy, she took to social media to express her disappointment that she was given a miniature replica instead of the actual one she held aloft during the on-court ceremony. Even British tennis star Andy Murray vented his anger after seeing Gauff’s post!
Gauff secured the second major of her career at the French Open this summer, following on from her 2023 US Open triumph. At just 21, she became the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams’ victory in 2015.
In keeping with tournament tradition, Gauff posed for photos with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen – named after French tennis legend Suzanne Lenglen, who won six French Open titles between 1919 and 1925.
However, upon returning to her home in Delray Beach, Florida, Gauff revealed to her followers on social media that the trophy she gets to keep isn’t quite the same as the one she’s handed on court after her win.
Gauff revealed on TikTok the reality of the trophy situation, stating: “This is the trophy that you guys see. The one that we take pictures with, do press with and all that. But, actually, we don’t get to take this home. This stays with the tournament.”
Gauff clinched her second singles Grand Slam on Saturday(Image: Getty Images)
Upon receiving her smaller keepsake, she commented: “This is the one we take home. It’s like a mini replica of the trophy. It’s… really small. That’s how small it is. But, you know, it’s the memories that matter the most.”
As Gauff’s video gained traction online, Murray took notice, with the three-time Grand Slam champion urging tennis major organisers to create larger trophies for champions to keep.
The 38 year old shared his thoughts on social media, saying: “Surely the tennis majors can do a better job with the replica trophies!?” He then added: “They are tiny.”
While presenting miniature trophies to winners is common in tennis, the French Open’s mementos are notably the smallest among all four Grand Slams. Gauff will undoubtedly be hoping that if she triumphs over Pegula in Sunday’s Wuhan Open final, she’ll receive a more sizeable trophy than the one she was awarded for her victory in France.
Gauff has had an exceptional run in the tournament, not losing a single set throughout, but she’s up against a highly confident Pegula, who ended Sabalenka’s impressive 20-0 streak in Wuhan to secure her place in the final.
The 31-year-old also snapped her four-match losing streak against Aryna Sabalenka in her bid to claim a fourth career WTA 1000 title and first of 2025. Despite surrendering the opening set, the American found her form as the match wore on and after claiming the second set, she triumphed in the deciding set which went to a tiebreak.
Reflecting on her dramatic victory, Pegula said: “That was crazy. I can’t believe I came back and won that. I was clearly very nervous trying to serve it out. Lost my timing, lost my rhythm, trying to go for too muc. But I bounced right back in the tiebreak. I’m just really proud of myself.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 1: Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during her loss to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine in her rescheduled ladies’ Singles first round match on day two of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Peter van den Berg/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)
