As one of the prominent figures on the WTA Tour, Coco Gauff released a statement on the ongoing War in Israel.
As one of the leading figures of the women's Tour, Gauff will often have different responsibilities, and even though many say that sports and politics should not mix, being an athlete often includes also various statements on geo-political situations.
One of those is the most recent conflict between Israel and Palestine, which escalated on October 7th, 2023. Tennis was also affected by it, as the men's Tel Aviv Open had to be canceled, but most importantly, hundreds of thousands of people were affected by the conflict.
On October 7th, the situation escalated in the Gaza Strip, which led to many dead people and many having to flee their homes to seek more safe places. Since then, many athletes spoke about the situation, including tennis players.
The American No. 1 took to social media to share her thoughts with her followers. The teenager shared an emotional message, showing her compassion for those affected.
"I am heartbroken by the tragic loss of innocent lives and firmly denounce any acts of terrorism. My heart goes out to all of the innocent Israeli and Palestinian lives involved."
"The heinous nature of these actions is incomprehensible, and my family's hearts go out to the families of those who have lost loved ones, those who have been injured, and those who are still missing."
The teenager, who has shown her faith before, also said that she and her family will continue praying for people in the region.
"I hold onto hope for peace in the region and stand firm on combatting all forms of hatred. My family and I will continue to pray for all of the families in mourning."
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