I sometimes play a little better when I'm annoyed," Gauff responds to drama with Bencic

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Clément Gehl

le 30/09/2025 à 09h56

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Bencic Gauff Pékin

Belinda Bencic experienced frustration during her second set loss against Coco Gauff in Beijing. The Swiss player accused the American's team of making noise and destabilizing her.

In the post-match press conference after her victory, Gauff responded to this: "I knew she had said something to my team, but I didn't know exactly what. They told me she had told them to be quiet.

I didn't hear her, so I can only rely on what they told me. I guess she was upset by their encouragement. For me, the stadium is quiet, so you can hear both teams.

I played the previous rounds, and during my two matches, I could clearly hear the other team because it was so quiet.

Yes, immediately after that, during the next game, I was frustrated and made three double faults. But after that, I told myself: 'Well, I don't want to lose after that.'

I managed to focus. I think it almost benefited me in a way. I think I sometimes play a little better when I'm annoyed, not so much with myself but with something else.

I don't know, I think it helped me. But I'm not a confrontational person. I don't like confrontations on the court. I really don't like it. I mean, it happens. It's sports.