The four majors throughout the year leave fans in anticipation of the outfits the players are going to wear. But this year’s US Open has drawn some eyes, not necessarily good ones, to the outfits of some ATP players. The most talked about are the Nike custom-designed outfits for Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz. However, despite being Tiafoe’s close friend and compatriot, Coco Gauff has not held back from roasting his outfit.
The duo has shared some of the most wholesome moments cheering for each other both on and off the court. But this budding friendship also allows them to take an honest yet hilarious dig at each other once in a while.
Coco Gauff sides with Carlos Alcaraz
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The 20-year-old Spanish sensation has been striding along the US Open confidently. Similarly, one of America’s favorite, Frances Tiafoe, has been doing the same. Both the ATP players have had their outfits made by Nike. But that does not guarantee perfection, as has been made clear by Coco Gauff.
In her post-match conference, Gauff gave a hilarious verdict on Tiafoe’s outfit. Going back to the French Open, Gauff talked about the suspense Tiafoe had created. She stated, “Frances told me at the French Open he had something crazy planned for the US Open.”
However, the 19-year-old did not take a breath to roast her dear friend. She hilariously commented on his US Open outfit and stated, “I was like ‘You?re wearing confetti’.”
Coco Gauff told Frances Tiafoe she likes Carlos Alcaraz’ outfit better:
“Frances told me he had something crazy planned for the US Open. I was like ‘you’re wearing confetti.’ I said Carlos looked better.” 😂 pic.twitter.com/AVHfntzhMN
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) September 3, 2023
However, that was not it. Taking a moment to settle down, she then proved her bias towards Alcaraz. Gauff stated, “I said Carlos looked better,” leaving the conference room in a fit of laughter.
She then added, “He’s gonna hate me for this.” But Gauff tried to compensate for her roast, though it might not work on Tiafoe for now. She concluded with, “Love you, Frances!”
Besides, Alcaraz’s outfit has a deeper meaning. It has found its inspiration from none other than the outfit of his idol.
Alcaraz pays tribute to Rafael Nadal with his US Open outfit
The Spanish tennis sensation has time and again expressed his admiration for the tennis legend Rafael Nadal. So, it does not come as a shock as he pays tribute to Rafa with his outfit.
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While talking about his outfit, he reminisced about the time when Rafael Nadal wore a sleeveless outfit at the US Open in 2019 and won the major. Alcaraz stated that while wearing his US Open outfit, he was thinking about Nadal’s outfit.
Alcaraz spoke,?Honestly when I wear the sleeves, I was thinking about Rafa when he wears that. He won that US Open, right? I love to wear that sometimes in some specific tournaments.?
The young Spaniard also added, ?This year it?s a good, good outfit, so I love it.?
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