Melbourne, Jan 27, 2026 (AFP) - Gauff defends epic racquet smash and hits out at it being broadcast

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2026-01-27

Coco Gauff said Tuesday an epic racquet smash after losing heavily to Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open was important to let out her frustration and was disappointed it was caught on camera. The world number three was crushed by the Ukrainian 6-1, 6-2 in the Melbourne quarter-finals and left centre court after the handshake cutting a dejected figure. Television images showed the American repeatedly smashing her racquet in the bowels of the s......

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