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Alexis Ohanian supports Coco Gauff amid US Open ticket demand controversy

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:18 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Alexis Ohanian supports Coco Gauff amid US Open ticket demand controversy

Summary

Alexis Ohanian expressed support for Coco Gauff and her mother, Candi, regarding excessive ticket requests from distant relatives as the US Open approaches. Candi Gauff highlighted the absurdity of some requests through an Instagram post, stating that ticket allocations have already been given to close friends. Coco Gauff emphasized the need for the statement, reflecting on the unexpected influx of demands from people re-establishing contact only for tickets. Candi reiterated a limit of two tickets per person to avoid overwhelming requests. Coco Gauff is set to compete in the US Open, facing Zeynep Sonmez in the first round.

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By the Numbers

•Alexis Ohanian supports Coco Gauff on ticket issues.
•Candi Gauff addresses requests from distant family.
•Coco Gauff to play Zeynep Sonmez in US Open first round.
•Candi Gauff states no more than two tickets per person.

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10:18 AMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Stands With Coco Gauff & Her Mom As American Laments ‘Absurd’ US Open Ticket Demands

What they're saying

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Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, sided with Coco Gauff and her mom after Candi Gauff revealed that some family members and distant relatives are now coming out of the woodwork demanding tickets, despite barely keeping in touch all these years. Coco Gauff and her mother, Candi, have found a favorable ally in their battle against entitled ticket seekers for the US Open.
— Yahoo Sports

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