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The Australian Open clarifies the controversy about smartwatches. Photo: Getty

The Australian Open clarifies the controversy over smartwatches

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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner or Aryna Sabalenka have been forced to remove their 'Whoop' smartwatch upon the chair umpire's request before starting their matches at the 2026 Australian Open. Days after the controversy, Tennis Australia clarifies its rules: "Currently, wearable devices are not allowed in Grand Slams. The Australian Open is in discussions on how this situation could change."

 

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Swiatek: "Are we tennis players or animals in a zoo being watched even when we poop?"

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The images of Coco Gauff breaking a racket at the 2026 Australian Open facilities have already gone viral worldwide. Iga Swiatek commented on it in a press conference: "Are we tennis players or are we like animals in a zoo being watched even when we poop? Obviously, she was exaggerating, but it would be nice to have some privacy. It would also be nice, I don't know, to have your own process and not always be watched. There are tournaments where it's impossible, and you are constantly being observed, if not by fans who can buy passes to watch practice, then by cameras. I don't think it should be that way because we are tennis players.

We are supposed to be observed on the court and in press conferences. That's our job. It's not our job to be a meme when you forget your accreditation. It's funny. People have something to talk about, but I don't think it's necessary for us."

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Anisimova, about the cameras in Australia: "I knew I didn't have much privacy." Photo: Getty

Anisimova, on cameras in Australia: "I knew I didn't have much privacy"

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Amanda Anisimova was defeated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open by a strong Jessica Pegula. In the press conference, Amanda talked about the issue of cameras present throughout the tournament: "You realize after a few days, I knew that was there, so I kept calm and went to the locker room. There are good moments, obviously, that people see, and that's fun. Then, when you lose, there are probably not-so-good moments. The fact that they posted Coco's video is tough because she had nothing to do with it. I knew there wasn't much privacy, so I went to the locker room and knew I could be there."

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Pegula shines in Melbourne to win the American derby. Photo: Getty

Pegula shines in Melbourne to win the American derby

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Showing quality and significant strength, Jessica Pegula made her way to the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open. The American player, ranked 6th in the world, defeated her compatriot Amanda Anisimova with a score of 6-2 and 7-6(1) in 1 hour and 37 minutes, turning around a 3-5 deficit in the second set. Jessica will now face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Grand Slam semis.

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Gauff asks for more privacy after being caught on camera smashing her racket.

Gauff Asks for More Privacy After Being Caught on Camera Smashing Her Racquet

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It wasn't Coco Gauff's day. The American suffered a beating from Svitolina on a bad day for her, and expressed her frustration by smashing her racket repeatedly within the facilities. The tennis player requested privacy to prevent such situations from becoming public. "I tried to break the rackets in a place where no one could record me. The same thing happened to Sabalenka at the US Open. I believe that in this tournament, the only place where we have privacy is the locker room. I think we should discuss this. I tried to do it off the court so that no one would see me, since I consider it not representative or good," explained Gauff.

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The Australian Open clarifies the controversy about smartwatches. Photo: Getty

The Australian Open clarifies the controversy over smartwatches

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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner or Aryna Sabalenka have been forced to remove their 'Whoop' smartwatch upon the chair umpire's request before starting their matches at the 2026 Australian Open. Days after the controversy, Tennis Australia clarifies its rules: "Currently, wearable devices are not allowed in Grand Slams. The Australian Open is in discussions on how this situation could change."

 

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Open de Australia aclara la polémica sobre los relojes inteligentes

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Anisimova, about the cameras in Australia: "I knew I didn't have much privacy." Photo: Getty

Anisimova, on cameras in Australia: "I knew I didn't have much privacy"

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Amanda Anisimova was defeated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open by a strong Jessica Pegula. In the press conference, Amanda talked about the issue of cameras present throughout the tournament: "You realize after a few days, I knew that was there, so I kept calm and went to the locker room. There are good moments, obviously, that people see, and that's fun. Then, when you lose, there are probably not-so-good moments. The fact that they posted Coco's video is tough because she had nothing to do with it. I knew there wasn't much privacy, so I went to the locker room and knew I could be there."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Anisimova, sobre las cámaras en Australia: "Sabía que no tenía mucha privacidad"

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Pegula shines in Melbourne to win the American derby. Photo: Getty

Pegula shines in Melbourne to win the American derby

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Showing quality and significant strength, Jessica Pegula made her way to the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open. The American player, ranked 6th in the world, defeated her compatriot Amanda Anisimova with a score of 6-2 and 7-6(1) in 1 hour and 37 minutes, turning around a 3-5 deficit in the second set. Jessica will now face Elena Rybakina in the Australian Grand Slam semis.

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Swiatek: "Are We Tennis Players or Animals in a Zoo Being Watched Even When We Poop?" Photo: Getty

Swiatek: "Are we tennis players or animals in a zoo being watched even when we poop?"

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The images of Coco Gauff breaking a racket at the 2026 Australian Open facilities have already gone viral worldwide. Iga Swiatek commented on it in a press conference: "Are we tennis players or are we like animals in a zoo being watched even when we poop? Obviously, she was exaggerating, but it would be nice to have some privacy. It would also be nice, I don't know, to have your own process and not always be watched. There are tournaments where it's impossible, and you are constantly being observed, if not by fans who can buy passes to watch practice, then by cameras. I don't think it should be that way because we are tennis players.

We are supposed to be observed on the court and in press conferences. That's our job. It's not our job to be a meme when you forget your accreditation. It's funny. People have something to talk about, but I don't think it's necessary for us."

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Swiatek: "¿Somos tenistas o animales en un zoológico donde los observan incluso cuando hacen caca?"

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Gauff asks for more privacy after being caught on camera smashing her racket.

Gauff Asks for More Privacy After Being Caught on Camera Smashing Her Racquet

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It wasn't Coco Gauff's day. The American suffered a beating from Svitolina on a bad day for her, and expressed her frustration by smashing her racket repeatedly within the facilities. The tennis player requested privacy to prevent such situations from becoming public. "I tried to break the rackets in a place where no one could record me. The same thing happened to Sabalenka at the US Open. I believe that in this tournament, the only place where we have privacy is the locker room. I think we should discuss this. I tried to do it off the court so that no one would see me, since I consider it not representative or good," explained Gauff.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Gauff pide más privacidad tras ser pillada por las cámaras destrozando su raqueta

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Cori Gauff, anger after losing to Svitolina. Photo: gettyimages

This was the brutal outburst of Gauff after losing to Svitolina in 59 minutes

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Cori Gauff could not contain her anger and frustration with herself after being soundly defeated in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Australian Open by Elina Svitolina. The American's performance was abysmal, losing in less than an hour and making constant mistakes. Tournament cameras captured her image after the loss, walking through the halls and smashing a racket.

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