Coco Gauff controversially calls Trump's election 'down interval' in US

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Coco Gauff grew to become the primary American in a decade to elevate the trophy after the ladies’s singles remaining at Roland-Garros and he or she was requested what it means to signify the US.

After defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three units to win the French Open , Gauff was requested what it’s like touring the world as an American.

"It’s means lots. Clearly there’s lots occurring in our nation proper now," Gauff responded, through The Tennis Letter . "Simply to be a illustration of that and a illustration of folks that seem like me in America, who possibly don’t really feel as supported throughout this time interval. Being that reflection of hope and light-weight for these individuals."

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Coco Gauff poses with the trophy after profitable the ladies’s singles remaining towards Aryna Sabalenka at Roland Garros Stadium. (Susan Mullane-Imagn Photos)

Gauff continued by mentioning this previous 12 months’s presidential election, and the response by the nation after President Donald Trump was elected for his second time period. She referred to it as a "down interval" within the States.

"I bear in mind after the election and every part, it felt like a down interval slightly bit. My mother advised me throughout Riyadh, attempt to win the event simply to offer individuals one thing to smile for. That’s what I used to be serious about at the moment," Gauff stated.

Regardless of the "down interval" remark, Gauff stated she is "positively patriotic."

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"Some individuals might really feel some sort of approach about being patriotic and issues like that, however I’m positively patriotic. I’m proud to be American. I’m proud to signify People that seem like me and individuals who sort of assist the issues that I assist," Gauff added.

Coco Gauff performs a backhand towards Aryna Sabalenka in the course of the French Open on June 7, 2025, in Paris. (Adam Fairly/Getty Photos)

The 21-year-old dropped to the clay and lined her face at Roland-Garros following an exciting match towards Sabalenka. Gauff misplaced the primary set in a tiebreak, however fought again to win the second set, 6-2, and got here away along with her second Grand Slam after a third-set 6-4 end.

The final American to win the French Open? Serena Williams lifted the trophy in 2015.

"The group actually helped me at the moment," Gauff stated after the match, as celebrities like Spike Lee, Dustin Hoffman and plenty of extra have been noticeably cheering her on all through the match. "You guys have been cheering for me so arduous, and I don’t know what I did to deserve a lot love from the French crowd. However I respect you guys."