The Chinese fans have always held a special place in Coco Gauff ‘s heart. Remember last year when a fan asked her to sign a laptop? Or when Coco pointed out the many gifts she receives from them compared to the US? She even said, “Honestly, it’s the place I’ve come [where] I’ve gotten the most gifts.” But that’s not all! The fans here love giving players unique nicknames, and Coco always makes the list!

On Sunday, the American beat Leylah Fernandez after a tough three-set battle on challenging courts (6-4, 4-6, 7-5). In her press conference, she was asked about her earlier comment on nicknames. “Last press conference you said you asked for the Chinese fans to give you a nickname relative to animal.” So, what nickname did she get?

The 21-year-old revealed, “Yeah, there was a fan, h

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