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April 30, 2026 | Edition #455
When Coco Gauff fell to Linda Noskova in the Round of 16, it went down as one of the biggest upsets of the Madrid Open. Still, her fans continued to stand by her, offering plenty of support after the loss. But as is often the case on social media, not everyone was so kind. Alongside the encouragement came trolls that were quick to target the American star.
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Sinner ended the inspired run of teen home favorite Rafael Jodar with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory at the Madrid Open to complete his set of semi-finals reached at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.
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Coco Gauff’s real name is Cori, named after her father, Corey Gauff. To avoid confusion in the family, her aunt suggested calling her "Coco," and the nickname stuck. Since then, she has been known by this nickname throughout her rise in her tennis career, especially after her Wimbledon debut at just 15, where she famously defeated Venus Williams. |
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