"Whoever replied with Nick Kyrgios needs to be reported and get a restraining order" - Fans react to Coco Gauff's call for mixed doubles partners at Wimbledon

Tennis fans reacted to Coco Gauff's call for mixed doubles partners at Wimbledon
Tennis fans reacted to Coco Gauff's call for mixed doubles partners at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff took to social media on Wednesday to call for mixed doubles partners at the upcoming Wimbledon Championships, prompting all sorts of hilarious responses from her fans.

Gauff most recently reached the final in singles as well as women's doubles at the French Open, finishing as the runner-up in both events. In mixed doubles, however, the World No. 13 has played only twice at ths Slam level - and never gone past the second round.

Hoping to change that record this year, Gauff posted a message on Twitter, asking if anyone wanted to partner her at SW19.

"Who wants to play mixed at Wimbly?" Gauff tweeted.

While most users volunteered themselves for the job, a lot of other interesting names such as Felix Auger-Aliassime, Frances Tiafoe and Carlos Alcaraz were also suggested. World No. 162 Christopher Eubanks, who paired up with Coco Gauff at the 2018 US Open, also threw his name in the hat for good measure.

Perpetual tennis bad boy Nick Kyrgios was a popular suggestion too, but the mercurial Australian also had his detractors. Some opined that Gauff would be better off finding anyone else to compete alongside.

"I think you would have fun playing with Frances Tiafoe and have some good results. I’d love to see you and Foe make a mixed run to the title!" one fan tweeted.
"I do Coco! Would you consider a 63 year old 4.5 player? I’ll let you choose what side we’ll play, but I usually take the Ad side," another fan joked.
"Whoever replied with "[Nick] Kyrgios" needs to be reported and get a restraining order," one user posted.
"Bruh scoop us a WC so I can carry you again," Christopher Eubanks responded.

Coco Gauff takes on Wang Xinyu in the second round of the Bett1open

Coco Gauff takes on Wang Xinyu in the second round of the Bett1open
Coco Gauff takes on Wang Xinyu in the second round of the Bett1open

Before she plays Wimbledon, however, Coco Gauff will look to fine-tune her skills on grass with a deep run at the Bett1open. The American, seeded seventh, defeated compatriot Ann Li in her opener and will take on qualifier Wang Xinyu in the second round on Thursday.

The two have never faced each other on the WTA tour. A win against the 20-year-old Chinese would pit Gauff against fourth seed Karolina Pliskova in the quarterfinals.

Stuck in the same half of the draw as top seed Ons Jabeur, a potential clash with the Tunisian awaits Gauff in the semifinals. And a possible summit clash against second seed Maria Sakkari could lie ahead for the World No. 13.

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