Coco Gauff backs her mom for posting about family and friends' excessive US Open ticket requests

TRENDINGFantasy Football Draft KitNCAAF: Opening week's bestCollege Fantasy Football draft tipsUS Open could get wildLLWS scores, scheduleStory byStory byCoco Gauff backs her mom for posting about family and friends' excessive US Open ticket requestsSTEPHEN WHYNOFri, August 28, 2026 at 5:49 PM UTC·2 min readAbout Our AdsRecommended Stories“I Cannot Accommodate”- Coco Gauff Issues Warning to People Stressing Her Parents at US OpenUS Open tickets for Coco Gauff matches are off-limits, even if one is a family member. The World No.EssentiallySports“Never Ask”- Coco Gauff’s Mother Issues Blunt Warning to Extended Family Ahead of US OpenBeing the second-highest-ranked women’s player from the US, it is not a surprise that tickets for Coco Gauff‘s matches sell out like hotcakes. She has a ton of fans who want to witness her live from the stands at the US Open, leading to some of her own family members not being able to catch Gauff in action this year.EssentiallySportsTennis Fans Back Coco Gauff Despite Alexandra Eala, Iga Swiatek Challenge at the US OpenCoco Gauff’s journey to a second US Open title has been illuminated, and tennis fans have had little trouble expressing their reaction to just how stacked it appears on paper. Gauff is set to face Zeynep Sonmez in the first round and then a potential second-round match with Daria Kasatkina or Paula Badosa – Badosa defeated Gauff earlier this year in Berlin in a three-setter with injury concerns.EssentiallySportsAdvertisementAdvertisementCoco Gauff, Alexandra Eala, Aryna Sabalenka, and Others Turn Heads in Stunning Looks During New York PartyNew York City is buzzing for the 2026 US Open, as the mixed doubles and Fan Week drew massive crowds, and now players are taking some time to enjoy the city before the action begins at Flushing Meadows. 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His nearest rival, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, is out with a right knee injury, and the likes of French Open champion Alexander Zverev, 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak DjokovicThe AthleticUS Open: Serena’s Return, Sky-High Ticket Prices, and Honey DeucesThe top tennis stars will not do their coordinated media protest in New York.Front Office SportsUS Open women's singles: Three talking pointsAryna Sabalenka's world number one ranking is on the line at the US Open, where the Belarusian star will try to shake off recent struggles to clinch a rare three-peat in the final Grand Slam of the season.Six-time Grand Slam winner Iga Swiatek thrust herself into the conversation with her first title of the season in Toronto, while Philippines sensation Alexandra Eala boosted her hard court credentials with a first career WTA title in Washington this month.AFP2026 US Open Women’s Singles Roundtable Predictions: Champion, Dark Horse and Early ExitWith the last Grand Slam of the season right around the corner, five Last Word on Tennis writers—Amanda Bergman, Coby Spratte, Ilemona Onekutu, Shane Black, and Zain Mustafa—make their US Open predictions in three key categories on the women’s side. 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S.College Football NetworkCarlos Alcaraz opens US Open title defense against Safiullin, Venus Williams plays Sofia KeninCarlos Alcaraz will open the defense of his U.S. Open title against an opponent who made a strong run at Wimbledon while the Spaniard was sidelined with an injury. Along with some interesting opening-round matches, the draws for men's and women's singles Thursday delivered one what-could-have-been possibility: Had Serena Williams decided to play, there could have been a Williams sisters showdown in Round 1. When Venus Williams was given a wild card into the event at 46, the U.S. Tennis Association initially held one spot, which surely would have gone to Serena if the six-time U.S. Open champion wanted to play after returning to tennis for the first time since 2022.Associated PressUS Open Warned Not to Make Same Alexandra Eala Mistake as Australian OpenWorld No. 18 Alexandra Eala has been rising to be one of the faces of the WTA Tour, with the Filipino player having a huge fan following behind her.EssentiallySportsUS Open 2026: The best first-round matches to watch at tennis’ final Grand SlamThese are the first-round matches to watch at the 2026 US Open.SB NationIva Jovic, Alexandra Eala pull off special surprise during ‘Stars of the Open’ US Open exhibitionIva Jovic and Alexandra Eala delighted fans with entertaining tennis and a special surprise during their "Stars of the Open" exhibition on Thursday, August 27, 2026The Big LeadUS Open 2026 Draw Ceremony Date, Prize Money, Format, Seeds Featuring Coco Gauff, Carlos AlcarazThe 146th US Open is set to bring two weeks of exciting matchups to New York City. Held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, the 2026 edition features a record prize pool, a packed schedule starting with the mixed doubles event, and plenty of major storylines, including the comeback of Carlos Alcaraz after a four-month-long absence.Pro Football NetworkUS Open preview: Carlos Alcaraz's return, battle for No. 1 WTA ranking among biggest storylines in NYCAny of Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula or Coco Gauff could be No. 1 after the US Open.Yahoo SportsUS Open Opening Week Sparks Outrage Over Crowd Chaos – ‘Literally Abolish Fan Week’US Open Fan Week is meant to be a free and fun way for fans to watch practice sessions and qualifying matches. However, this year’s event at Flushing Meadows turned chaotic, with huge crowds, long lines, and heavy traffic making it difficult for fans to get inside.Pro Football Network