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Coco Gauff Backs Her Mom for Posting About Family and Friends’ Excessive US Open Ticket Requests
Candi Gauff posted a "blunt but necessary statement" on Instagram addressing excessive Grand Slam ticket requests, clarifying that Coco Gauff has her own friends to honor with match attendance.
People come out of the woodwork requesting tickets, often ignoring years of silence, which prompted Candi Gauff to hit a "tipping point" after the behavior persisted since Coco was 15.
Requests frequently demand 8 tickets from those who haven't spoken to the family for years, prompting Candi Gauff to instruct seekers to "make arrangements to purchase a ticket" themselves.
Coco Gauff defended the sentiment Friday as "needed," describing her parents as essential safeguards who shield her from unwanted distractions and prevent direct requests to her.
As the most prominent American at the Open, Coco Gauff is a fixture at Arthur Ashe Stadium where her matches instantly become a "hot ticket," naturally fueling such requests.