Coco Gauff’s Lack of Support Complaint Rubs Fans the Wrong Way As Americans Call Out Her ‘Privilege’
Coco Gauff had recently shared her honest thoughts on the support Team USA tennis receives from American fans during overseas tournaments. Her views, which highlighted the lack of support for the team when they compete in international tournaments, have attracted reactions from tennis fans who have shared their viewpoints, highlighting the reasons.
Coco Gauff’s Direct Views on American Support for Global Games Garners Reactions From Fans
Team USA has dominantly entered the 2026 United Cup tournament, which is currently taking place across Perth and Sydney from January 2 to 11, featuring elite players from 18 countries competing for glory. The team from the United States won the inaugural United Cup title in 2023 and went on to win it again in 2025.
Gauff made her debut in 2025, headlining the team alongside ATP star Taylor Fritz and others, and has returned with Fritz and others. This time, she impressively led the team to victory against Argentina, beating Solana Sierra in singles and surpassing Maria Lourdes Carle and Guido Andreozzi in doubles with the current World No. 15 in doubles, Christian Harrison.
However, during the press conference in Perth, Gauff was asked questions about whether she’s seeing support from US fans in international tournaments, considering the events that will be taking place in Australian cities.
To which she had answered, “I’ll be honest, no. I feel like we’re definitely, in the tennis department, the worst when it comes to that. So I’ve always said I wish our country in other places would show up throughout the world as we see maybe smaller countries support.” (via ASAP Text)
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She continued, sharing the reasons for receiving less support from her homeland, “But I also think it’s just because of our country is good in so many sports, so it’s just hard. I definitely think there are Americans that come out more in Melbourne than necessarily here, but I would like to see some more Americans.”
Her statements, which reflected her thoughts and hopes about seeing more US fans attend their international games, attracted responses from fans via the TennisONE App’s recent X post, which mentioned, “Coco calls out US tennis fans as being ‘the worst’ at supporting US players overseas.”
Coco calls out US tennis fans as being ‘the worst’ at supporting US players overseas
“I feel like we’re definitely, in tennis, the worst. I’ve always said I wish our country in other places would show up throughout the world as we see smaller countries support”
🎥: 🎾 Australia pic.twitter.com/PfrQyTGa2N
— TennisONE App (@TennisONEApp) January 4, 2026
To which a fan reacted, “Coco is saying this from a point of privilege. Does she not know what’s going on back home in her country???”
The next fan added, “love her but this also costs money 😭”. Another fan highlighted the same reason: “I can’t afford to travel to tennis tournaments here I definitely can’t afford to go to Australia.”
I can’t afford to travel to tennis tournaments here I definitely can’t afford to go to Australia
— 🌞 (@h62021) January 4, 2026
Another wrote, “this feels slightly out of touch given how international the sports is.”
this feels slightly out of touch given how international the sports is https://t.co/YK1V9ZZ1bB
— niha🫶🏽 (@nk_20081) January 4, 2026
The next fan reflected on the reason to travel, given other tournaments taking place throughout the year, “When you have 3 masters series events and a grand slam, why on earth would you travel anywhere to watch tennis? Also where do you go? Europe during our spring?”
The next enthusiast shared how Gauff should focus on the other reason, adding, “Blame the industry Cocofina! When people can’t simply or easily watch tennis matches alone we’ll always be behind. Tennis channel won’t even show your own matches at time!.”
Blame the industry Cocofina! When people can’t simply or easily watch tennis matches alone we’ll always be behind. Tennis channel won’t even show your own matches at time! https://t.co/RinFWw7T9w
— DR. LUMAR (@LucyyKT) January 4, 2026
In the next match, Team USA is set to face Spain on January 5 in Perth; Spain will face the USA after suffering a defeat to Argentina in their first match. The World No. 3 in singles will battle against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Fritz will face Jaume Munar, and in doubles, along with Harrison, she will compete against the pair of Maneiro and Munar.
