American tennis sensation Coco Gauff is serving more than just aces—she’s serving bold truth, unapologetically. Fresh off her 2025 French Open victory, Gauff isn’t just dominating the court—she’s also making waves with her fearless political stance. And no, she’s not saying sorry for any of it.
Still just 21, Gauff captured her second Grand Slam title after an intense three-set battle against Aryna Sabalenka—her second time defeating Sabalenka in a major final, following her 2023 U.S. Open win. But it wasn’t just her performance that got people talking—it was her powerful message after the match.
When asked what it means to represent the United States, Gauff gave a response that lit up headlines.
“There’s a lot going on in our country right now,” she said. “Being a representation for people who look like me in America—especially those who don’t feel supported—is something that really matters to me. I want to be that hope and that light.”
Gauff isn’t shy about why she feels this role is so important. She recently opened up about the 2024 presidential election, calling Donald Trump’s win over Kamala Harris a “down period” for many Americans. She even recalled her mother encouraging her to keep playing hard—to give people something to smile about during tough times.
And when it comes to her home state of Florida, Gauff isn’t mincing words. She’s called out Governor Ron DeSantis for policies she believes are harmful—specifically his support of removing certain books from public libraries.
“We’re not happy with the current state of our government in Florida,” she told the Associated Press. “The book bans, the way things are handled—it doesn’t feel right. And I’m not afraid to say that.”
Even more impressively, Gauff is using her platform to rally young voters, urging them to stop sitting on the sidelines and start making change.
“A lot of people in my generation think their vote doesn’t matter,” she said. “But it does. We all need to use our voices and the power we actually have.”
Through it all, one thing is crystal clear: Coco Gauff is not here to please everyone—she’s here to stand for what she believes in. Whether you agree with her or not, she’s not backing down—and she’s definitely not apologizing.
Love her or hate her, Coco is using her voice—and it’s louder than ever.
