At the post match press conference, Anisimova revealed she was wary of cameras and privacy which has become a hot topic of discussion maong players at the ongoing grand slam.

AO 2026 | 'Kept my head down': Anisimova learns from Gauff and avoids being emotional after loss

Swiatek's outburst came a day after Coco Gauff also hit out at Australian Open broadcasters for capturing her moment of smashing the racquet post loss. Earlier in the tournament, Swiatek was stopped from entering the Melbourne Park without proper ID and the moment instantly became a meme.

AO 2026 | 'Observed even when pooping': Swiatek asks 'are we animals' and chimes in on privacy debate

Gauff, a two-time grand slam champion and a favourite to win the tournament, did not handle the 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday (Jan 27) loss vs Elina Svitolina very calmy and smashed the racquet. Gauff said that she 'tried to go somewhere without camera' as she didn't want to do it in front of kids.

AO 2026 | 'Not a bad thing': Coco Gauff unhappy after racquet smashing video goes viral

The reaction says all about how bad the loss must have stung Gauff, a favourite to win the tournament but alas, not anymore. Moreover, the loss came in just 59 minutes, making it even bitter for the 2025 French Open champion.

AO 2026 | WATCH: Gauff smashes racquet to bits in unhinged reaction after QF loss and says Svitolina 'forced me to play like that'

Svitolina will face the women’s world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, who earlier beat teenager Iva Jovic, in the semis.

Shocker at Australian Open! Coco Gauff loses quarterfinal tie in 59 minutes as Svitolina advances

Gauff will face the winner of Ukraine's 12th seed, Elina Svitolina and 18-year-old Russian eighth seed Mirra Andreeva for a place in the final four.

USA’s Coco Gauff beats 19th seed Muchova to reach Australian Open quarters

Gauff, who started the campaign with a record win, is now in the R3 after beating Olga Danilovic. Gauff won the match 6-2, 6-2 in straight sets at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne on Wednesday (Jan 21).

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff, leaving fashion to Naomi Osaka, enters R3 with 'perfect' win

With two more matches left to complete 100 appearance in women's singles in grand slams, Gauff also has a shot at becoming the player with third most wins in her first 100 major matches. With 75 wins in 98 matches she onnly trails Pam Shriver (76), Serena Williams (86), and Chris Evert (90).

21-year-old and next to legends already: Coco Gauff starts Australian Open 2026 with historic win

The two-time major winner edged past Russia-born Kamilla Rakhimova of Uzbekistan 6-2, 6-3 at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, with the sun beating down hard.

Australian Open 2026, Day 2: USA’s Coco Gauff begins title quest with straight-set win

The winners of the men's and women's singles at the first Grand Slam of the year will each take home Aus$4.15 million, up 19 percent from last year.

Coco Gauff lauds Australian Open prize pool 'progress' but acknowledged room for improvement

Coco Gauff leads USA into United Cup 2026 semi-finals with impressive singles and mixed doubles wins in Perth, showing her skill and composure on a big stage.


Coco Gauff powers USA into United Cup 2026 semi-finals

The WTA announced its 2025 awards with Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula receiving top honours, while Hendrik Vleeshouwers was named Coach of the Year for Amanda Anisimova’s standout season.


From Coco Gauff to Jessica Pegula: Full list of winners at the WTA 2025 season awards

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka improved to 8-5 head-to-head against Kazakhstan Rybakina, whose bid for a WTA Finals berth has taken a hit.

Aryna Sabalenka marches Wuhan semi-finals, Coco Gauff makes light work of Laura Siegemund

The Italian top seed has made a convincing start in his bid to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.

US Open 2025: Reigning champ Sinner cruises into third round; teary Gauff, Swiatek keep title bids intact

From Coco Gauff to Maria Sharapova, here's a look at the six wealthiest women tennis stars. Also check where star tennis player Serena Williams and other big names stand in the list.

From Coco Gauff to Maria Sharapova: 6 wealthiest women tennis stars, check where Serena Williams stands

Wimbledon 2025: Among the top players who have been crashed out are number three seed Alexandre Zverev, ninth seed Daniil Medvedev and eighth seed Holger Run - all in men's singles and number two seed Coco Gauff, third seed Jessica Pegula and ninth seed Paulo Badosa - all in women's singles.

Wimbledon 2025: 23 top seeded players crash out in first round | Zverev, Gauff top exits - Check full list

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Coco Gauff stuns world no 1 Sabalenka to win maiden French Open crown

It is not just any final but a rematch of the 2023 US Open Womens summit clash, where Gauff stunned Sabalenka to win her first Grand Slam.

French Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff Final: When and where to watch. Details inside

Sabalnka defeated three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek with scores of 7-6, 4-6, 6-0 and will now face Coco Gauff in the women's singles final who beat Lois Boisson 6-1, 6-2.

French Open 2025: Sabalenka, Gauff set up Roland Garros title showdown in women's singles

Gauff won women's singles QF match against her American compatriot Madison Keys 6(6)-7(8), 6-4, 6-1 but her win was more challenging than it looks on the scorecard.

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French Open 2025: Lois Boisson upsets Coco Gauff, Andreeva advances to quarters

Women’s matches are ‘worthy’ of prime-time night session at Roland Garros: Gauff

Sabalenka cruised past Gauff in the first set before digging deep in the second to triumph in a tie-break, sealing victory as Gauff double-faulted. Sports, Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka beats American Gauff to lift third Madrid Open title

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AO 2026 | 'Kept my head down': Anisimova learns from Gauff and avoids being emotional after loss

AO 2026 | Swiatek asks 'are we animals' and chimes in on privacy debate

AO 2026 | 'Not a bad thing': Gauff unhappy post racquet smashing goes viral

AO 2026 | WATCH: Coco Gauff's UNHINGED reaction after QF loss vs Svitolina

Shocker at Australian Open! Coco Gauff loses quarterfinal tie in 59 minutes

USA’s Coco Gauff beats 19th seed Muchova to reach Australian Open quarters

Aus Open 2026: Gauff, leaving fashion to Osaka, enters R3 with 'perfect' win

21-year-old and next to legends already: Gauff starts AO 2026 with historic win

Australian Open 2026, Day 2: Coco Gauff begins title quest with straight-set win

Gauff lauds AO 2026 prize pool 'progress' but acknowledged room for improvement