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Coco Gauff Questions Ball Performance, Withdraws from Mixed Doubles

8/15/2025

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Coco Gauff raised concerns about the balls used in her Cincinnati Open match, stating they "fly" in current conditions.
To conserve mental energy for singles, Gauff withdrew from the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles due to a busy schedule.
She criticized the event's format change, questioning the absence of player input and its effects on scheduling.

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Story summary

Coco Gauff raised concerns about the balls used in her Cincinnati Open match, stating they "fly" in current conditions.
To conserve mental energy for singles, Gauff withdrew from the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles due to a busy schedule.
She criticized the event's format change, questioning the absence of player input and its effects on scheduling.