Coco Gough calls our Trump election a “down period” controversial
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Coco Gouf After the women’s singles final at Roland Garos, she became the first American to lift the trophy for the first time in a decade, and was asked what it means to represent the United States.
After beating the world’s No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in three sets, French OpenGoff was asked what it was like to travel the world as an American.
“That means a lot. Clearly there’s a lot going on in our country right now,” Gauff replied. Tennis Letter. “It’s just to express it, it’s an expression of people who look like me in America, and you might not think they’re supported during this period. It’s a reflection of the hope and light of those people.”
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Coco Gorff will pose for the trophy after winning the women’s singles final against Alina Sabalenka at Roland Garros Stadium. (Susan Mullane-Imagn image)
Goff has nurtured the last year of presidential elections and continued the national response after the president. Donald Trump He was selected for his second term. She called it the American “down period.”
“After the election, I remember everything, but it felt like a bit of a down period. My mother tells me during the Riyadh and try to win the tournament to give people a smile. That’s what I was thinking today,” Gauff said.
Despite the “down period” comment, Gouf said she was “undoubtedly patriot.”
Barack and Michel Obama among people showering in praise of Coco Gouf after the French Open victory
“Some people may feel a sense of patriotism or something about that, but I am definitely patriotic and I am proud to be an American.
Coco Gauff plays a backhand against Alina Sabalenka during the opening of France on June 7, 2025. (Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
The 21-year-old fell on clay and covered her face with Roland Garos following a thrilling match with Sabalenka. Gouf lost his first set in a tiebreak but fought back to win a second set of 6-2, earning a second grand slam after a third set of 6-4 finish.
The last American to win the French Open? Serena Williams lifted the trophy in 2015.
“The crowd really helped me today,” Goff said as celebrities such as Spike Lee and Dustin Hoffman were remarkably cheering for her during the match after the match. “You guys were cheering me so hard. I don’t know what you did to love me so much from the French crowd. But I’m grateful to you all.”
“The crowd really helped me today,” Coco Gouf said after defeating Alina Sabalenka. (Susan Mullane-Imagn image)
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Gough has also been praised by American celebrities, including Barack, Michelle Obama, and Matthew McConaughey.
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