Michelle Obama commends Coco Gauff for confronting US Open umpire.
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama Support Tennis Player Coco Gauff
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama showed their support for tennis player Coco Gauff during her U.S. Open first-round victory over Laura Siegemund. The Obamas even met with Gauff after the match, where she had berated the umpire, Marijana Veljovic of Serbia.
The presidential couple cheered for Gauff throughout the match, demonstrating their enthusiasm for the young American tennis player.
The Obamas cheering for Coco Gauff last night! pic.twitter.com/AAQ9jR4Mbh
— We Are Tennis (@WeAreTennis) August 29, 2023
Gauff became involved in a heated argument with the umpire during the third set of the match. She claimed that Siegemund was taking too long to prepare for her serves and expressed her frustration, questioning the fairness of the situation.
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During the match, Gauff expressed her frustration with the umpire, stating, “I’ve been quiet the whole match. I didn’t even clap… for the time violation, but she’s been missing for like six points. That first set, every game. Second set, every game. I didn’t say nothing. But now it’s ridiculous.”
Siegemund, on the other hand, argued that Gauff was playing too fast. The disagreement between the players and the umpire led to a tense atmosphere on the court.
Siegemund unhappy with umpire in Coco Gauff match:
“Her last service game, I never went to the towel.. she’s playing almost unreasonably fast. I’m always there”
Umpire disagrees
“So I can’t go to the towel at all anymore?”
The crowd boos. It’s chilly in New York tonight. pic.twitter.com/99uQaBcJRs
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 29, 2023
After securing victory in the third set, Gauff described the match as “slow” during an on-court interview. She expressed her relief at overcoming the challenges she faced.
Coco Gauff after beating Siegemund at US Open:
“Nothing easy about that match. Describe what it was like to play it..”
Coco: “Slow…”
The shade. pic.twitter.com/mbqXlnS5Fc
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) August 29, 2023
Shortly after the match, Gauff had the opportunity to meet the Obamas. She shared during her news conference that they approached her to say hello. Michelle Obama, in particular, praised Gauff for speaking up for herself and expressed her happiness at seeing the young player assert herself.
Gauff, who is currently ranked sixth in the world, continues to make waves in the tennis world with her talent and determination.
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