In a jaw-dropping move that’s left the tennis world in disbelief, Coco Gauff has officially been removed from Team USA’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals squad, and fans can’t stop asking the burning question: Who could possibly replace her? Well… the answer is in — and it’s only added fuel to the fire.
Sources confirmed that Gauff, fresh off a series of dominant performances on tour and still riding the wave of her U.S. Open success, will not be suiting up for Team USA in the 2025 Finals. Instead, her slot has gone to 19-year-old rising star Hannah Delacroix, a relatively new face on the pro circuit. And let’s just say… reactions are mixed.
“Hannah who?” one confused fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another added, “I had to Google her, and I watch everything. Coco getting replaced like this? Nah.”
Delacroix, known for her scrappy style and a promising junior record, has shown potential — but replacing a Grand Slam champ and global superstar like Gauff? That’s a tall order. Many fans feel this isn’t just a swap — it’s a downgrade with zero explanation.
And Coco’s reaction? She’s not naming names, but she’s definitely making noise. Hours after the replacement announcement, she posted a photo of herself training with the caption:
“Some call it rest. I call it rehearsal.”
BOOM. That’s a clapback if we’ve ever seen one.
Meanwhile, the U.S. Tennis Association insists the decision was “carefully considered,” citing scheduling, team chemistry, and availability. But tennis insiders are buzzing about rumored friction between Gauff’s camp and officials, hinting at deeper drama beneath the surface.
Social media, naturally, has gone full detective. Some are defending Delacroix, saying she deserves a shot. Others say she’s being thrown into a firestorm not of her own making — a high-pressure debut wrapped in controversy.
“I feel for Hannah,” one fan tweeted. “She’s good, but this was never going to be a fair comparison.”
As for the Cup Finals? All eyes will be on Team USA — and on the scoreboard. Because if things don’t go well, fans already know who they’ll be blaming: not the new girl, but the decision-makers who benched the queen.
So here’s the real question: Did Team USA find a future star in Delacroix — or just make the biggest substitution blunder in recent tennis history?
Time, and the scoreboard, will tell.
