Coco Gauff passionately stated, “I absolutely adore my fans and cherish every chance to connect with them in person.” On a contrasting note, she emphasized, “But one thing I won’t tolerate is insults from angry gamblers—I take swift action when faced with that.”

Coco Gauff says she absolutely loves her fans and meeting them in person but also adds that one thing she can’t stand are “angry gamblers” and she never thinks twice what to do when they start insulting her.

Gauff, the current world No. 2 and one of the most popular players among kids, is pretty much a fan favorite wherever she goes as the 20-year-old American has the game but also personality that draws positive attention.

And ahead of her fifth Wimbledon appearance – where the 2023 US Open champion will undoubtedly receive strong support – she was asked to reveal something she loves and hates about being a tennis pro.

“There are many things I love, but surely the best thing about being a tennis player is the connection with people. Last week I met a boy who is my fan. He started to get excited when he met me,” Gauff said.

“It’s those things and those interactions that make you, seeing that what you do on the court matters, no matter if you’re having an amazing time and winning everything or if you’re having a hard time and losing. Those interactions with people are so satisfying that they make it all worth it.”

After naming the side she likes, Gauff proceeded to name social media abuse as something she is really not a fan of. But Gauff has her way of dealing with that as she simply blocks instantly anyone who sends negative and malicious comments her way.

“I don’t like it? Maybe the angry gamblers on social media are a bit annoying, I love the block button. There’s been talk that I use it a lot on Twitter, but I just say: ‘Bye’ (laughs).”

Gauff reveals how she really feels ahead of Wimbledon

After becoming a Grand Slam champion at the 2023 US Open and also making back-to-back Slam semifinals at this year’s Australian Open and French Open, Gauff enters this year’s Wimbledon among the top favorites for the title.

Even though Gauff’s career kickstarted at 2019 Wimbledon when she upset Venus Williams, it remains the Slam where the 20-year-old has had the least success so far. At The Championships, the American has twice made the round-of-16 while in all other Slams she has made the semifinal at least once.

Last year, Gauff had her most disappointing Wimbledon after losing to Sofia Kenin in the first round. Heading into her 2024 Wimbledon first-round match versus world No. 52 Caroline Dolehide, the American world No. 2 insists she is relaxed because she believes that it can’t go worse than last year.

“I am very relaxed going into Wimbledon, last year I didn’t have a good tournament here, so I feel that things can’t get worse, they can only get better or stay the same (laughter),” Gauff said.