Coco Gauff Calls US Tennis Fans the 'Worst' in One Key Way

Currently, Gauff is representing the United States at the 2026 United Cup in Perth, Australia. When asked about fan support, she could not bring herself to lie.

"I'll be honest, no (laughs). I feel like we're definitely, in the tennis department, the worst when it comes to that [support]. I've always said I wish our country in other places would show up throughout the world as we see maybe smaller countries support.

But I also think it's just because our country is good at so many sports, it's just hard. But, yeah, I definitely think there are more Americans that come out more in Melbourne than necessarily here [Perth]. But I would definitely like to see more Americans, if we make it to Sydney, in Sydney, than there were last year."

Gauff finished the 2025 WTA season as the World No. 3 with a singles record of 48-16 with two titles (the French Open and Wuhan Open). This year, she got off to a strong start with a straight-sets victory over Solana Sierra: 6-1, 6-1.

"I feel like I can play even better too, which is even more exciting," Gauff said in her on-court interview after the match. "It's always tough starting the first match of the season, especially against an opponent like her and someone who played yesterday. I'm really happy with how I managed all those emotions."

Like all of the other top players in the world, Gauff is having to gear up in a hurry for the 2026 Australian Open. The draw ceremony takes place on Thursday, January 15. The main draw begins on Sunday, January 18. Meanwhile, the action concludes for the women on Saturday, January 31, and the men on Sunday, February 1.