Just weeks after their tense showdown in the French Open final, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff appear to have hit the reset button — not with a handshake, but with a TikTok dance.
The duo, currently ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the world respectively, were seen outside Centre Court at Wimbledon recording a lighthearted TikTok video ahead of the 2025 Championships. In the video, posted by Gauff — who is a regular on the platform — the pair lip-synced to a trending audio clip saying, “OK, guys, we’re back. Did you miss us? ’Cause we missed you.”
Their playful off-court moment suggests that the friction from Roland Garros may have eased. The pair also practiced together on Centre Court, further hinting that any lingering tensions had been put to rest ahead of the year’s third Grand Slam, which begins Monday at the All England Club.
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The two were last seen facing off in the French Open final on June 7. Sabalenka had taken the first set in a tight tie-break but eventually lost 7-6, 2-6, 4-6 to Gauff, who claimed her maiden Grand Slam title on clay.
However, the aftermath of the match took a turn when Sabalenka, visibly emotional, stated that she felt the loss had more to do with her own unforced errors than Gauff’s performance. Her comments sparked backlash online, with many fans calling them dismissive of Gauff’s victory.
Following the criticism, Sabalenka later clarified her comments and acknowledged that her emotions had gotten the better of her after a tough defeat — her second Grand Slam final loss of the year. She also addressed the reaction on social media, noting that she had not intended to downplay Gauff’s achievement.
The Wimbledon video, however, has quickly gone viral, offering a lighter image of two of the sport’s biggest stars who appear to be moving forward — not just professionally, but personally as well. For fans, it’s a welcome sight: two elite athletes capable of fierce rivalry on court and camaraderie off it.
With the draw full of anticipation and both players likely to contend deep into the tournament, their renewed connection will be one of many subplots to watch as Wimbledon 2025 unfolds.
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