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Gauff and Sabalenka Reconcile with Viral Dance on Wimbledon’s Centre Court

Their Centre Court practice session alongside viral TikTok videos shows they’ve moved past their French Open rivalry

Tennis - Berlin Tennis Open - Steffi Graf Stadium, Berlin, Germany - June 21, 2025 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts during her semi final match against Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Coco Gauff of United States hits a return to Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during a practice session ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Friday, June 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
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Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka took some time to shoot a video with each other during their pre-Wimbledon preparations.

Overview

  • Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka danced together on Centre Court at Wimbledon, sharing clips set to C+C Music Factory’s “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now).”
  • Sabalenka highlighted the moment on Instagram, writing that “TikTok dances always had a way of bringing people together.”
  • Gauff posted a TikTok video mouthing “OK, guys, we’re back. Did you miss us? ’Cause we missed you” and added “the olive branch was extended and accepted.”
  • The world Nos. 1 and 2 held a joint practice session on Centre Court, signaling a formal end to the tension after their French Open final.
  • Their social media collaboration underscores how elite athletes use digital engagement to navigate rivalries and manage public image.