Coco Gauff reaches Cincinnati Open semifinals amid Kyrgios remarks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Coco Gauff advanced to the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open after defeating Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2. Following her victory, Gauff made remarks regarding a popular song that were perceived by some as a subtle jab at Nick Kyrgios, who is currently suspended for testing positive for cocaine. Gauff's comments generated a lighthearted reaction from fans and drew attention to the ongoing situation surrounding Kyrgios. She is set to face Sára Bejlek in the next round of the tournament in their first tour-level matchup.
- •Coco Gauff defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-2 in Cincinnati.
- •Her comments were interpreted as referencing Nick Kyrgios's suspension.
- •Gauff will play Sára Bejlek in the semifinals.
- •This match marks their first encounter at the tour level.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Viral Coco Gauff post-match interview leaves ‘Kyrgios catching strays’
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Kyrgios Caught a Stray’ – Coco Gauff Has Fans Reading Between the Lines After Amusing Quip in Cincinnati
"Coco Gauff has grabbed attention with her amusing remarks after triumphing over Marta Kostyuk to reach the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open. The American’s comments were inadvertently perceived by tennis fans as a subtle reference to Nick Kyrgios, who has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Championships in June.
"Coco Gauff had the internet buzzing with a hilarious fan interaction during her post-match interview at the Cincinnati Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 11:33 AMViral Coco Gauff post-match interview leaves ‘Kyrgios catching strays’
Coco Gauff had the internet buzzing with a hilarious fan interaction during her post-match interview at the Cincinnati Open.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:18 AM‘Kyrgios Caught a Stray’ – Coco Gauff Has Fans Reading Between the Lines After Amusing Quip in Cincinnati
Coco Gauff has grabbed attention with her amusing remarks after triumphing over Marta Kostyuk to reach the semifinals of the Cincinnati Open. The American’s comments were inadvertently perceived by tennis fans as a subtle reference to Nick Kyrgios, who has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine at the Mallorca Championships in June.
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