Ahead of her debut in the China Open, American tennis sensation Coco Gauff has been soaking in the sights in Beijing and participating in promotional events. Gauff, who is the defending champion at the event, recently discovered that she has been conferred a unique title by a show in the host nation.
What Is American Tennis Star Coco Gauff’s Chinese Nickname?
Gauff discussed her Chinese nickname while appearing on a television broadcast ahead of the China Open.The host of the show announced that Gauff was being awarded the “fruit princess” award, which was also her nickname. Reacting to the honor, the American remarked that she would rather be the “fruit queen.”
After struggling to say the chinese pronunciation of her nickname, Gauff was also awarded a basket of fruits at the event. Pleased with the parcel, she commented, “We have all the fruits in the world in here.”
She further said, “Thank you guys, and I am proud to be your fruit princess and I hope my reign lasts a long time.”
Coco does have a chinese nickname 😂
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Coco Gauff Has Revealed Her Plans for the Rest of the Tennis Season
Gauff, 21, is approaching the Asian hard-court season with a long-term perspective, treating it as preparation for 2026 rather than a decisive push for this year. Despite capturing her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, she admits her form has dipped since then.
“I took some time off and trained in Florida,” Gauff said. “The aim now is really to build for next year. I’m treating this period almost like a pre-season, which I also did last year. It worked out well then, so hopefully it does again. At this stage of the season, it’s about improving for what’s ahead.”
Looking back at 2024, she recalled a little about the actual matches, stating:
“Honestly, I don’t remember much about how I played. It was just about going match by match. What stood out were cultural experiences, including visits to the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. This year, maybe I’ll try a temple. I’ve been oversleeping with the jet lag.”
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Gauff’s Asian Swing in 2024 was highly successful, as she won the China Open by defeating Karolína Muchová in the final. She then followed this up by reaching the semifinals of the Wuhan Open.
The American will start her China Open title defense against Kamilla Rakhimova in the second round.
