Gauff caught in 'private' moment smashing racket

January 27, 2026

Coco Gauff experienced a disappointing exit from the Australian Open quarterfinals, losing to Elina Svitolina in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2. Gauff struggled significantly with her serve, recording five double faults and 26 unforced errors, leading to a quick match that lasted only 59 minutes. After the loss, she vented her frustrations by smashing her racket off the court.

Gauff caught in 'private' moment smashing racket

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Coco Gauff lost to Elina Svitolina in the Australian Open quarterfinals.
The match lasted just 59 minutes, with Gauff recording five double faults.
Gauff had 26 unforced errors compared to Svitolina's 16.
Svitolina's victory marks her return to the top 10 for the first time since 2021.
Gauff expressed disappointment over her racket-smashing incident being captured on camera.

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Gauff caught in 'private' moment smashing racket

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