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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Uplift Coco Gauff After Racket Smashing Moment
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Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, moved swiftly to support American tennis star Coco Gauff after a post-match racket smashing episode at the Australian Open sparked debate this week.
The gesture of solidarity came as Gauff publicly questioned how the private moment became global video content.
Gauff, 21, was eliminated from the quarterfinals in straight sets by Elina Svitolina, a result that left her visibly frustrated.
After the loss, she attempted to release that frustration away from the courtside cameras but was recorded smashing her racket in a secluded part of the arena.
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