Coco Gauff Refuses to Back Down For Her Political Stand

Coco Gauff Won’t Back Down From Her Political Beliefs

Coco Gauff has never been afraid to show who she really is, on or off the court. And now, the 21-year-old American tennis star is using her voice to do more than win championships. She’s challenging political norms, speaking on hope, representation, and the urgent issues facing young Americans today.

Gauff recently added her second Grand Slam title to her resume, defeating Aryna Sabalenka in a thrilling three-set match to win the 2025 French Open. Her first major came at the 2023 U.S. Open, also against Sabalenka. But as impressive as her tennis has been, it’s her poise and clarity in interviews that continue to turn heads.

When asked what it meant to represent the United States on a global stage, Gauff didn’t shy away from addressing the country’s political climate. “Obviously there’s a lot going on in our country right now,” Coco Gauff said. “Being a reflection of hope and light for those people that look like me, who maybe don’t feel supported that’s what matters.”

Her thoughts on Politics, Voting, and Representation

Gauff has made it clear she won’t tone down her views to stay “neutral.” Following the 2024 election, where Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris, she called it “a down period” for Americans. She recalled her mother encouraging her to play and win, just to “give people something to smile for.”

Earlier in 2024, she publicly criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for policies affecting public education, particularly decisions around removing books from libraries. “We aren’t happy with the current state of our government in Florida,” Gauff told the Associated Press.

Coco Gauff has also been active in pushing voter participation among young people, stressing that “we should all just use our voices and the power that we have.”

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