COCO Gauff told the tennis fans they were welcome to boo her during a ‘controversial’ on-court interview.
Gauff, 21, just won her quarterfinal clash with Mirra Andreeva at the Italian Open in Rome.
Coco Gauff gave a ‘controversial’ interview after her win in Rome AlamyThe American booked her spot in the Italian Open semifinals[/caption]And the US star was interviewed on court in front of the crowd after reaching the semifinals.
The 2023 US Open champion was grilled about her food preferences.
Gauff was asked why she prefers Cacio e pepe pasta over carbonara.
The 21-year-old gave an awkward laugh before admitting she could be about to cause controversy.
“I just think Cacio e pepe is better,” she laughed.
“I don’t know if that is controversial here – I just like that better.
“But carbonara is still good, I just think Cacio e pepe is great.
“If I had to choose between one I would choose Cacio e pepe.”
Turning to the crowd, Gauff added, “I don’t know if you guys agree.
“If you don’t, you can boo me – it’s OK.”
The crowd’s response was muted with no audible boos heard for Gauff’s bold claim.
Gauff is currently No. 3 in the world and in a rich vein of form.
She is one of the favorites for the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris later this month.
But this week in Italy she has a semifinal to look forward to.
No. 4 seed Gauff swept past No. 7 seed Andreeva 6-4, 7-6 in the last eight.
Shutterstock EditorialGauff bear Mirra Andreeva in the last eight in Rome[/caption]She’s also beaten Emma Raducanu, Magda Linette and Victoria Mboko on the way.
Gauff’s only slam title to date was in New York two years ago.
She won the US Open title in front of her home crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
The tennis star was selected as a US Olympic team flag bearer for the Paris 2024 Games.
Gauff carried the flag at the opening ceremony alongside LeBron James.
Her French Open campaign ended in tears when she was beaten by Iga Swiatek and she made her feelings clear at an umpire’s call.
And Gauff suffered the same fate at the Olympics when she lost to Donna Vekic in the third round.
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