The competitive fire of the US Open has cooled, with Aryna Sabalenka hoisting the trophy and Amanda Anisimova’s American dream ending in the finals. But just as the on-court drama settled, the tennis world found a new reason to celebrate.
American WTA star Asia Muhammad just announced her engagement, sparking a wave of joyful reactions from fellow players like Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, shifting the focus from post-tournament analysis to personal celebration.
How Did the Tennis World, Including Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula, React to Asia Muhammad’s Big News?
Shortly after a tough exit from the 2025 US Open, Coco Gauff was all smiles, celebrating a happy moment for a fellow American player. While Gauff’s own run ended in a surprising 6-3, 6-2 fourth-round loss to Naomi Osaka, she quickly turned her attention to congratulating WTA star Asia Muhammad on her recent engagement.
Muhammad, currently ranked World No. 15 in doubles, shared photos with her fiancé, James Cross, showing off her engagement ring with a huge smile. “When the engagement makes it out of the group chat!!!” she wrote in the caption.
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The American tennis community quickly rallied around Muhammad to make her day even more special. Joining the celebration, Gauff commented, “congratulations ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Madison Keys, the 2025 Australian Open champion, also chimed in with excitement, writing, “Yay yay yay yay yay yay yay!!! ❤️❤️❤️.”
Jessica Pegula, meanwhile, showed her love by sharing a behind-the-scenes picture from Muhammad’s engagement celebration.
Other notable figures like Kim Clijsters and Morgan Riddle, Taylor Fritz’s girlfriend, shared their well wishes. “Yes Asia, so happy for the both of you ! ❤️❤️,” Clijsters wrote, while Riddle added, “congrats!!!🩷🩷🩷.”
Muhammad’s last tournament appearance was at the US Open 2025, where she reached the quarterfinals in doubles before losing to the team of Jasmine Paolini and Sara Errani.
Who Does Coco Gauff Lean on After Tough Losses?
While Coco Gauff is relatively private about her relationship with her boyfriend, Jalen Sera, she has opened up about how he provides crucial support. Earlier this year, the two-time Grand Slam champion shared that he is her go-to person after difficult matches.
“Honestly, after a good match, I just talk to my boyfriend, my friends, everyone, cause I’m in a good mood. When I lose, I would say just my boyfriend, cause he is the only one that can take me and my mood after a loss,” she told E! News.
Following her defeat in New York, Gauff is ranked World No. 3. Her next expected tournament is the China Open, where she will aim to defend the title she won last year by defeating Karolina Muchova.
