Coco Gauff defends going on blocking spree after WTA Finals loss: "Death threats, racism, body-shaming"

Coco Gauff explained why she chose to block some users who posted negative content about her on social media after her defeat in the 2023 WTA Finals.

World No. 3 recently lost in the semifinals of the Finals to her compatriot and doubles partner, Jessica Pegula, marking the end of her season, which included four titles, including her first WTA 1000 at Cincinnati Open and her first Grand Slam at the US Open.

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The 19-year-old Gauff is active on social media, and a few days ago, she caught the attention of some of her followers when she blocked several of them, seemingly without clear reasons. In a Twitter exchange with a fan, Coco Gauff provided an explanation for blocking those users.

“I only block people who are negative not my fans. I don’t search for these pages. it comes on my timeline. when you deal with the daily harassment I deal with every single day. death threats, racism, body shaming. etc. it is exhausting. so I try my best to spare myself,” the American athlete wrote on X (former Twitter).

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i only block people who are negative not my fans. I don’t search for these pages. it comes on my timeline. when you deal with the daily harassment I deal with every single day. death threats, racism, body shaming. etc. it is exhausting. so I try my best to spare myself.

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“Reason why I stay active on socials is because of my fans. to see their nice comments and support. it keeps me going. twitter is the worst platform. my fans on other socials know I interact with them. I even made a separate tik tok account to interact with my supporters iykyk,” Gauff wrote few minutes later.

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reason why I stay active on socials is because of my fans. to see their nice comments and support. it keeps me going. twitter is the worst platform. my fans on other socials know I interact with them. I even made a separate tik tok account to interact with my supporters iykyk

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A fan of the American tennis player responded to her post, wishing her all the best for her future. Gauff continued to explain the situation:

“I understand regardless all the best in the future,” some user wrote.

“thank you. I just don’t want that “I block my fans” narrative because that couldn’t be further from the truth. All the best to you,” Gauff added.

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thank you. I just don’t want that “I block my fans” narrative because that couldn’t be further from the truth. All the best to you❤️

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