She thought no one would find out.’ Coco Gauff faces allegations of using unauthorized tech at the 2025 Wuhan Open — but it’s what fans spotted at her collar that’s sending shockwaves through tennis

🎾 “SHE THOUGHT NO ONE WOULD FIND OUT” — COCO GAUFF ACCUSED OF USING UNAUTHORIZED TECHNOLOGY AT THE 2025 WUHAN OPEN, BUT IT’S THE SMALL DETAIL AT HER COLLAR THAT HAS EVERYONE TALKING

Wuhan, China — No one expected it.
When Coco Gauff walked onto the court at the 2025 Wuhan Open, she looked every bit the confident, unstoppable champion she’s become.
But just hours after her dramatic quarterfinal win over Jessica Pegula, the world’s new tennis darling found herself in the middle of one of the biggest controversies of the season.

A short video circulating online appeared to show Gauff repeatedly touching her collar during changeovers, leading fans to question whether she might have been wearing a hidden electronic device.

She thought no one would find out,”
whispered an anonymous tournament official on Weibo — and the quote spread like wildfire.

Within hours, the Wuhan Open organizers confirmed they were “reviewing the situation” to ensure all players complied with ITF technology regulations.

⚡ A MINOR DETAIL THAT BECAME A MAJOR MYSTERY
Slow-motion footage posted online seemed to reveal a tiny performance sensor tucked beneath Gauff’s outfit — a wearable used to monitor heart rate and movement during training sessions.
While the device itself appeared harmless, ITF rules strictly prohibit any technology capable of transmitting live data during official matches.

Yet what truly captured fans’ curiosity wasn’t the device itself — it was Gauff’s reaction when she noticed an umpire approaching.
In a viral backstage clip, she could be seen briefly covering her collar with her hand before smiling and walking away.

“She didn’t say a word,” one tournament staffer told reporters. “She just looked down and left the court.”

💬 GAUFF SPEAKS: “DON’T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU SEE”
Jessica Pegula reaches the U.S. Open semifinals

Soon after, Coco Gauff broke her silence with a calm but firm post on Instagram:

“It was just a fitness tracker. Don’t believe everything you see.”

But rather than calming things down, her post sparked even more speculation.
If it was just a fitness tracker, fans wondered, why hide it under her match outfit — and why did tournament officials delay their statement until the next morning?

🧩 PEGULA’S AMBIGUOUS COMMENT FANS THE FLAMES
Jessica Pegula, who lost to Gauff in that very match, refused to comment directly but dropped a cryptic line that instantly set social media ablaze:

“Sometimes, what you can’t see makes all the difference.”

Within minutes, #GauffWuhan was trending across X, TikTok, and Reddit, as fans dissected every frame, angle, and slow-motion replay of the match.