Gauff, firm in her country: "Some people are not patriots, but I am"

After showing emotion while listening to her country's anthem, Coco Gauff clarified her feelings about the United States' situation in a press conference following her victory at Roland Garros 2025: "A lot is happening in our country right now, but being able to represent my country, represent people like me in the United States who currently don't feel supported, being a reflection of hope and light for those people, is incredible. I remember after the elections, we were a bit disheartened, and my mother told me, 'Try to win the tournament to give people a reason to smile'."

That's what I was thinking about when I was holding the trophy, seeing the flags and the crowd. It's important. Some people may not be patriots, but I am. I am happy and proud to be American. I am proud to represent people who are like me and support the same things I do."

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