Elena Rybakina discusses crowd behavior after win against Coco Gauff
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Elena Rybakina defeated Coco Gauff in a night match at Arthur Ashe Stadium during the US Open. Facing a hostile environment, Rybakina maintained her focus throughout the three-set match as the crowd heavily favored the American home favorite. She acknowledged the atmosphere after the match, stating she felt no issue with the crowd's preference for Gauff until the final stages. Post-match, observers noted the stadium emptied rapidly once the match concluded, leaving limited attendance for the on-court interview. This conduct drew criticism regarding the lack of respect shown to the winning player.
- •Elena Rybakina overcame a crowd that supported Coco Gauff at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- •Rybakina stated she focused on her own performance rather than the partisan atmosphere.
- •The stadium audience significantly declined in number immediately following the match point.
- •The win for Elena Rybakina advanced her progress in the US Open tournament.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff’s former coach stunned by what US Open fans did after her match with Elena Rybakina, ‘I was really shocked’
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff vs. Elena Rybalina ends on sour note thanks to U.S. Open crowd
- 3:17 PMSB Nation — Coco Gauff vs. Elena Rybalina ends on sour note thanks to U.S. Open crowd - sbnation.com
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Elena Rybakina shares her opinion on the American crowd cheering so loudly for Coco Gauff during their US Open match
"Elena Rybakina did not have to overcome just Coco Gauff last night, but also the 23,771 Americans who had crammed into Arthur Ashe Stadium to...
"Coco Gauff was unable to take advantage of the fan support she had against Elena Rybakina. Gauff was beaten by Rybakina in the US Open...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 12:00 PMCoco Gauff’s former coach stunned by what US Open fans did after her match with Elena Rybakina, ‘I was really shocked’
Coco Gauff was unable to take advantage of the fan support she had against Elena Rybakina. Gauff was beaten by Rybakina in the US Open...
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 3:17 PMCoco Gauff vs. Elena Rybalina ends on sour note thanks to U.S. Open crowd
No class from the fans.
- SB NationSep 11, 2026, 3:17 PMCoco Gauff vs. Elena Rybalina ends on sour note thanks to U.S. Open crowd - sbnation.com
No class from the fans.
- Yahoo SportsSep 11, 2026, 6:00 AMElena Rybakina shares her opinion on the American crowd cheering so loudly for Coco Gauff during their US Open match
Elena Rybakina did not have to overcome just Coco Gauff last night, but also the 23,771 Americans who had crammed into Arthur Ashe Stadium to...
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