“She’s as ugly as her daughter, American tennis is a disgrace…” These vulgar insults and curses came from a crowd of Chinese fans behind the security fence. They attacked Coco Gauff’s mother with harsh words after the Wuhan Open final. When Coco learned the truth, she flew into a rage during the live interview, her tone threatening, Gauff uttered ten words that made the whole audience silent and stunned. The whole story below 👇👇👇

She’s as ugly as her daughter, American tennis is a disgrace…” These vulgar insults and curses came from a crowd of Chinese fans behind the security fence. They attacked Coco Gauff’s mother with harsh words after the Wuhan Open final. When Coco learned the truth, she flew into a rage during the live interview, her tone threatening, Gauff uttered ten words that made the whole audience silent and stunned. The whole story below 👇👇

COCO GAUFF’S FURIOUS RESPONSE AFTER CHINESE FANS INSULTED HER MOTHER LEAVES THE WUHAN OPEN CROWD IN STUNNED SILENCE

The Wuhan Open ended in chaos and emotion after American tennis star Coco Gauff’s post-match interview took an unexpected and explosive turn. Just minutes after finishing her match, Gauff learned that her mother had been the target of shocking verbal abuse from a group of Chinese fans in the stands. What followed was a powerful, emotional outburst that left the entire arena in stunned silence—and reminded the world that there are limits even champions will not tolerate being crossed

According to witnesses, a small but loud group of spectators standing behind the security fence began shouting cruel insults at Gauff’s mother, Candi, as she was leaving her seat following the final match. “She’s as ugly as her daughter, American tennis is a disgrace,” one of them reportedly yelled, while others laughed. Security officers quickly intervened, but the damage was done. Those who saw the moment said Mrs. Gauff appeared visibly shaken but tried to leave quietly without escalating the situation.

The incident might have gone unnoticed if not for a staff member who informed Coco shortly after her match. When she realized what had happened, Gauff—known for her composure and maturity despite her young age—could not hold back her anger. As she stepped up for the post-match interview, her voice trembled at first, but then turned fierce. Looking directly at the camera, she spoke ten words that froze the arena: “You can insult me, but never disrespect my mother.”

The crowd, which had been cheering moments earlier, fell completely silent. The interviewer hesitated, sensing the gravity of the moment, while Gauff continued, her tone sharp yet emotional. “Tennis is about respect,” she said. “No victory, no defeat gives anyone the right to humiliate a family member. My mom is my strength. If you disrespect her, you disrespect me.”

The video of Gauff’s reaction spread rapidly across social media within minutes, drawing millions of views and sparking a storm of debate online. Fans around the world praised her for defending her mother and standing up against abuse. “She’s 21 but speaks with the heart of a lion,” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Prominent athletes, including several from the WTA, voiced their support, calling for stronger action against verbal harassment in stadiums.