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“I Try To Do It In A Respectful Way” – Coco Gauff Leaves Anthony Edwards Impressed With Insight Into Her Confrontations With Umpires

Coco Gauff shared her philosophy on challenging umpire calls during a recent appearance at the *Believe That* Awards, hosted by NBA star Anthony Edwards. The 19-year-old tennis prodigy emphasized her belief in advocating for fair play while maintaining respect for officials, noting she has avoided fines despite her confrontational style.

"I try to do it in a respectful way so I don’t get fined," she explained, contrasting her approach with Edwards’ more direct reactions. The conversation came amid ongoing scrutiny of Gauff’s on-court behavior, including a controversial moment at the China Open where she halted play due to flickering LED lights, leading to a replayed point and eventual match victory over Sun Xinran.

The incident sparked backlash, with critics accusing her of cheating and subjecting her to racist abuse on social media, which she addressed in a public post rejecting the claims and condemning the harassment. Following her round-of-16 loss to Elise Mertens in Beijing, Gauff withdrew from the Wuhan Open, citing fatigue, as she prepares for the WTA Finals in Indian Wells later this month.

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