Coco Gauff Faces Criticism for Lack of Support Complaint from American Fans

Coco Gauff has recently expressed her thoughts on the support Team USA tennis receives from American fans during international tournaments. Her comments have stirred discussion among tennis enthusiasts, highlighting a perceived lack of enthusiasm from U.S. fans at global events.

Coco Gauff’s Criticism of American Fan Support

During a press conference in Perth, Australia, Gauff candidly shared her views on the support U.S. players receive overseas. She stated, “I’ll be honest, no. I feel like we’re definitely, in the tennis department, the worst when it comes to that.” Gauff emphasized her wish that more American fans would attend international tournaments and noted that support is more substantial from smaller countries.

United Cup 2026 Overview

The 2026 United Cup is currently underway in Perth and Sydney from January 2 to January 11, featuring elite players from 18 competing nations. Team USA previously secured the United Cup title in 2023 and again in 2025. Gauff made her debut in 2025 and is leading the charge alongside ATP star Taylor Fritz.

• Gauff’s Performance: Gauff recently led Team USA to victory against Argentina, winning her singles match against Solana Sierra and pairing with Christian Harrison in doubles to defeat Maria Lourdes Carle and Guido Andreozzi.

Responses from Fans

Coco’s remarks about American fan support drew mixed reactions on social media, with several fans expressing varying degrees of agreement and criticism. Some commented that her views might come from a place of privilege, while others cited financial constraints as a reason for the lack of attendance. Key points from fan reactions include:

• “This feels slightly out of touch given how international the sport is.”
• “I can’t afford to travel to tennis tournaments; I definitely can’t afford to go to Australia.”
• “When you have three Masters events and a Grand Slam, why would you travel to watch tennis elsewhere?”
• “Blame the industry! When people can’t easily watch tennis matches, support will always be behind.”

Looking Ahead

Team USA is set to compete against Spain on January 5 in Perth. Spain, after losing to Argentina, will face a determined U.S. team keen to maintain their momentum. The upcoming matches will include Gauff going up against Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Fritz facing Jaume Munar.