Coco Gauff Mourns TikTok Shutdown in the US

Coco Gauff, the world’s second-ranked tennis player, expressed her disappointment over the discontinuation of TikTok in the United States.

Shortly after reaching the Australian Open quarterfinal, Gauff wrote “RIP TikTok USA” and drew a broken heart on a camera lens. The popular app, which boasts 170 million American users, has ceased functioning in the country due to a new law taking effect on Sunday.

Gauff’s Reaction and Potential Impact

At a news conference, Gauff, who has over 750,000 TikTok followers, stated that she would likely have more time to pursue other interests with the app inaccessible on her phone in Melbourne.

She expressed hope that TikTok would make a comeback, saying, “Hopefully it comes back. It’s really sad. I love TikTok. It’s like an escape. I honestly do that before matches.”

Gauff acknowledged that the ban could have a positive side effect, forcing her to engage in more productive activities like reading books.

Other Players’ Perspectives

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka, a huge TikTok fan with over 500,000 followers, also voiced her support for the app.

Sabalenka, who lives in Miami, expressed hope for a quick resolution, saying, “This isn’t something we can control and I hope they’re going to figure it out, because I love TikTok.”

Despite the ban, US President-elect Donald Trump indicated that he would likely grant TikTok a 90-day reprieve after taking office on Monday, a move that Gauff believes could lead to the app’s return.

Conclusion

Coco Gauff and other tennis players have expressed their disappointment over the TikTok ban in the US. While the ban may have some unintended benefits, such as encouraging more productive activities, the players hope that TikTok will eventually return.