Coco Gauff Seeks New Nickname from Enthusiastic Chinese Fans
Coco Gauff, the defending champion at the China Open, cherishes fan interactions and gifts, including nicknames 'Fruit Salad Queen' and 'Ambassador of Beijing.' Though she loves them, she seeks a fiercer animal-inspired nickname. The 21-year-old finds Chinese fans highly creative and brought an extra bag for their gifts.
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Defending champion Coco Gauff is enjoying her time with fans at the China Open and is open to adopting a new nickname, ideally one that aligns with her fierce on-court persona.
Gauff, who secured a solid 6-4, 6-0 victory over Kamilla Rakhimova, is known to fans as the 'Fruit Salad Queen' and 'Ambassador of Beijing,' references that stem from her energy snack of choice and her admiration for the city.
She is captivated by the thoughtfulness of the Chinese fans, who have showered her with more gifts than she's ever received, inspiring her to travel light in anticipation of their generosity.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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