After her impressive performance in her debut at the 2025 Miami Open, World No. 3 Coco Gauff was asked about the PTPA’s lawsuit which has shaken the tennis world. The American has made her thoughts known, voicing a clear stance on the issues raised by the lawsuit, which accuses governing bodies of monopolistic behavior and neglect of player welfare.
Although she admitted to not having fully informed herself about the legal battle, she was quick to address the areas of the sport she feels need improvement. For Gauff, the issue of equitable pay and prize distribution stands out.
“In my opinion, the focus shouldn’t just be on equity,” Gauff said. “It should be on a better share of the revenues and prize money, especially matching the prize money for women to that of men,” she added.
However, she also remained mindful of the privilege that comes with being a professional athlete, stating, “I am paid very well to do what I love. The amount of work is definitely less than the prize, or the amount of work is not equal to the reward, obviously.”
Coco Gauff during Miami Open second round (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
In that sense, and despite the PTPA’s claims of support from top players, Gauff is only one of other high-profile names, including Carlos Alcaraz, who have distanced themselves from the matter.
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Gauff’s impressive start at the Miami Open
Off the court, Gauff is having a stellar start to her Miami Open journey. The third-seeded player dominated Sofia Kenin, winning in a dominant 6-0, 6-0 victory in just 47 minutes. This victory marks the second 6-0, 6-0 win of her career, a feat she also achieved in Madrid last year against Arantxa Rus.
Gauff reflected on her performance, acknowledging that she played well but also noted that Kenin might not have been at her best. “I don’t think anyone who is playing their best tennis will have that scoreline today,” she said. Having reached the third round, she will now face No. 28 seed Maria Sakkari, a rematch of their recent Indian Wells clash.
