Overview
- Gauff’s original comment at a United Cup press conference labeled American tennis fans the “worst” at showing support abroad compared with smaller nations.
- In a follow-up post on X, she said her point concerned Americans who already attend events and do not always cheer for U.S. players outside the US Open.
- Gauff emphasized she understands financial and access limits and expressed gratitude for any level of support.
- Rennae Stubbs publicly defended Gauff’s intent and character, calling the observation truthful rather than disrespectful.
- Taylor Fritz said critics misread her remarks and agreed with her broader point, as Gauff mixed a strong win and a mixed-doubles clincher with a three-set singles loss while Team USA reached the United Cup quarterfinals.