Coco Gauff Reflects on US TikTok Ban

Following her victory over Belinda Bencic at the Australian Open, Coco Gauff expressed sadness over the recent TikTok ban in the US, describing it as a significant loss and a personal blow. After the match, Gauff wrote 'RIP TikTok USA' on a camera lens, illustrating her disappointment as the platform became unavailable just before new legislation took effect. Despite her distress, she noted that the ban might lead her to read more books and become a 'more productive human,' suggesting a potential silver lining. Gauff, who has over 750,000 TikTok followers, initially thought she could bypass the ban while in Australia but later realized it might be linked to her phone number. She, like many others, hopes the ban could be temporary, especially with hints from political figures about possible reprieves. Gauff's journey at the tournament continues as she prepares for a quarterfinal match against Paula Badosa.