Coco Gauff slammed fake online profiles scamming fans before the China Open

Coco Gauff's new controversy.(Image via Getty Images)

Coco Gauff, the 22 year old tennis star, has been one of the most popular athletes in the world in the last few years even as she reels from her brutal loss at the 2026 US Open. While Coco Gauff has been public about how she has been frustrated with the loss, the tennis star has now been dragged into a new controversy.

A few hours ago, the tennis star Coco Gauff took to her social media that scammers have been impersonating her across sites and have been asking for money from her fans.

The 22 year old took to X to make a post that read as, "fake account. stop pretending to be me. mad weird…report this account. lol impersonating me then blocking me from engaging with you. lol weird. @CocoGauff448 delete your account and stop scamming people…”The popular athlete added, "and while we are here, I will never ask people to send me money. I have been told there are a lot of accounts scamming people pretending to be me.”Coco Gauff continued, “I am not on Telegram or would communicate with people on whatsapp. Please DO NOT send money to "me" because I promise it's not me…”This has sparked major concern among fans as many remain worried about Coco Gauff’s safety.The 22 year old tennis star has been visibly emotional after the loss but many believe that she is on her way to become World World No.

1 in the next few months.

Interestingly, tennis legend Serena Williams’ former coach, Rick Macci took to his social media to weigh in on Coco Gauff’s situation.Rick Macci took to X as he said, “Look for Gauff to go to another level…She is the chosen one and player to watch the rest of the year and in 2027. The Delray Dart is the best athlete on tour and has more courage now and is adding elements brick by brick.”

He continued, “I have no doubt Coco will be number one next year, because on court, I see more confidence, versatility and less fear.”Coco Gauff has not responded to the comments as she remains focused on her career on the court.After her brutal loss at the 2026 US Open, Coco Gauff is taking some time off to prepare for the China Open. The WTA 1000 event is all set to begin in the next few days as fans will watch Coco Gauff go against Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Iga Świątek, and defending champion Amanda Anisimova, among others.