Coco Gauff makes the most of her unexpected day off after Cincinnati Open opponent's withdrawal by attending Reds baseball game

Cincinnati Open 2025 - Day 4 - Source: Getty
Coco Gauff makes the most of her unexpected day off after Cincinnati Open opponent's withdrawal by attending Reds baseball game - Source: Getty

Coco Gauff is not letting her time go to waste. She attended a baseball game after receiving a free pass in her Round of 32 match in the Cincinnati Masters. Her opponent, Dayana Yastremska, withdrew due to illness.

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The World No. 2 advanced via a walkover, turning her unexpected rest day into a memorable first-time outing at a Reds baseball game. Gauff went to Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati to attend the Reds' game against the Philadelphia Phillies. She shared a post on Instagram, capturing the majestic ballpark from rows above the batting plate.

Coco Gauff's Instagram story (@cocogauff)
Coco Gauff's Instagram story (@cocogauff)

The Cincinnati Reds themselves shared a warm welcome on social media for Coco Gauff. Their X post was captioned:

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"Welcome to GABP, @CocoGauff!"

Gauff said in the video:

"Hey guys, it’s Coco, and I’m excited to be here supporting the Reds. It’s my first Reds baseball game and I’m having a great time."
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For Coco Gauff, baseball might not be a new sport, given that she was born and brought up in Florida. Moreover, her brother, Codey, is also a baseball star in the making. He is committed to playing college baseball for Missouri this fall.

What's next for Coco Gauff at the Cincinnati Open

Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Xinyu Wang of China during the Women's Singles Second Round match on day four of the Cincinnati Open 2025 at Lindner Family Tennis Center - Source: Getty
Coco Gauff of the United States in action against Xinyu Wang of China during the Women's Singles Second Round match on day four of the Cincinnati Open 2025 at Lindner Family Tennis Center - Source: Getty

With Dayana Yastremska withdrawing due to illness just hours before their scheduled match, Coco Gauff progresses to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Open. Her upcoming opponent is Italy's Lucia Bronzetti, who defeated Jelena Ostapenko, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.

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Against Bronzetti, Gauff holds a favorable head-to-head record (2-0). Moreover, Gauff benefits from an unexpected rest day, which is important, especially in the ATP 1000 tournaments. Earlier in the tournament, Gauff defeated China's Wang Xinyu, 6-3, 6-2.

Gauff is currently World No. 2 and the reigning French Open champion. Earlier this summer, she faced a tough Wimbledon exit to Yastremska but has rebounded strongly during the hardcourt swing. At the National Bank Open, while Canada's Victoria Mboko defeated her in the singles event, she won the women's doubles title with McCartney Kessler.

The two-time Grand Slam champion will hope the preparations at Toronto and in Cincinnati yield a better result at the upcoming US Open. She won the Grand Slam in New York two years ago.

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Edited by Samya Majumdar
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