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Coco Gauff discusses challenges of fame and support ahead of US Open

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:01 PM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Coco Gauff discusses challenges of fame and support ahead of US Open
Summary

Coco Gauff addressed the complexities of navigating friendships amid her rising fame during a media day on Aug. 28. She spoke about learning who is genuinely supportive and reflected on requests for US Open tickets from friends and family, which she and her mother, Candi Gauff, have limited. After winning the US Open in 2023, Coco aims to repeat her success this year. It follows her recent semifinal loss at Wimbledon in July.

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  • •Coco Gauff expressed concerns about discerning genuine supporters.
  • •Candi Gauff warned family about US Open ticket requests.
  • •Coco won the US Open in 2023 and aims for a repeat.
  • •She experienced a semifinal exit at Wimbledon in July.
  • •The media day took place on August 28, 2026.
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  • 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff Says Her Fame Forced Her to Figure Out Who Is ‘Genuinely’ Supporting Her ‘for the Right Reasons’
What they're saying
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The tennis star is speaking out about being hit up for US Open tickets, one day after her mother Candi Gauff did the same

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