Tennis superstar Andy Murray was pretty annoyed after Coco Gauff’s social media post about her trophy situation. Coco Gauff is all set to compete in the Wuhan Open final against Jessica Pegula after defeating Jasmine Paolini on Saturday. Gauff is hoping to win her first title since the French Open and is aiming for a better trophy than the miniature replica she received at Roland Garros.
Gauff, who recently won her second major at the French Open, shared her disappointment on social media after realizing that the trophy she gets to keep is not the same as the one she raised during the on-court ceremony. Even Andy Murray joined in, expressing his thoughts on the matter. Gauff became the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015, making her victory even more significant.
Upon returning home to Delray Beach, Florida, Gauff revealed that the trophy she received is just a small replica of the actual one. She explained through TikTok that the trophy she poses with at events and in the press is not the one she gets to take home. Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner, called out tennis major organizers to provide larger trophies for champions to keep, criticizing the tiny replica trophies given to winners.
Gauff’s video gained popularity online, prompting Murray’s comments and highlighting the issue of trophy sizes in tennis. Despite the standard practice of presenting replica trophies to winners, the French Open trophies are notably smaller compared to other Grand Slam events. As Gauff prepares for the Wuhan Open final against Pegula, she will be hoping for a more substantial trophy if she emerges victorious. Pegula, on the other hand, is riding high on confidence after breaking Sabalenka’s winning streak to secure her spot in the final.
In a thrilling match, Pegula managed to overcome a four-match losing streak against Sabalenka and clinch her fourth career WTA 1000 title. The American player expressed her disbelief at her comeback victory, emphasizing her nerves while serving out the match. Despite initial struggles, Pegula regained her composure and ultimately triumphed in the deciding set. As the Wuhan Open final approaches, both Gauff and Pegula are gearing up for a showdown that promises to be intense and exciting, with a coveted title on the line.
