“I SEE THE TENNIS WORLD IS SUFFERING FROM THIS VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM” Gaël Monfils caused a stir when he spoke up to defend Coco, claiming that the umpires had deliberately ignored key situations in Coco’s match against Aryna in the WTA final. At the same time, he declared, “What is happening to Coco is a crime. How can people be so cruel and abandon a 21-year-old star who is carrying the huge burdens of an entire country on his shoulders?” Hearing Gaël Monfils’ words, Coco burst into tears, deeply moved by the support from one of the greatest icons of her career. In a moment of weakness, Coco expressed her gratitude, and her sincere response made Gaël Monfils prouder than ever.

I SEE THE TENNIS WORLD IS SUFFERING FROM THIS VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM” Gaël Monfils caused a stir when he spoke up to defend Coco, claiming that the umpires had deliberately ignored key situations in Coco’s match against Aryna in the WTA final. At the same time, he declared, “What is happening to Coco is a crime. How can people be so cruel and abandon a 21-year-old star who is carrying the huge burdens of an entire country on his shoulders?” Hearing Gaël Monfils’ words, Coco burst into tears, deeply moved by the support from one of the greatest icons of her career. In a moment of weakness, Coco expressed her gratitude, and her sincere response made Gaël Monfils prouder than ever.

I SEE THE TENNIS WORLD IS SUFFERING FROM A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM” – GAËL MONFILS DEFENDS COCO GAUFF

The tennis world was stunned when Gaël Monfils, one of the sport’s most iconic and respected figures, stepped forward to defend young American star Coco Gauff after her controversial WTA Final match against Aryna Sabalenka. What should have been a celebration of high-level tennis instead turned into a heated debate about officiating, fairness, and the emotional toll placed on young players.

During the match, several questionable umpiring decisions raised concerns among both fans and analysts. Key moments—ones that could have influenced the outcome—appeared to be ignored or mishandled. Gauff’s frustration was evident on court, as she sought clarity from officials who seemed reluctant to respond. Following the loss, many spectators felt she had been placed at an unfair disadvantage. But no one reacted more strongly than Gaël Monfils.

Speaking passionately to reporters afterward, Monfils condemned what he believed was a grave failure in officiating standards. He declared, “I see the tennis world is suffering from this very serious problem. What is happening to Coco is a crime. How can people be so cruel and abandon a 21-year-old star who is carrying the huge burdens of an entire country on her shoulders?” His words resonated deeply, coming from a player long admired for both his athletic brilliance and his humanity.