Coco Gauff's mother addresses requests for free US Open tickets

Candi Gauff, mother of tennis star Coco Gauff, issued a public statement on Instagram addressing the persistent requests from acquaintances for free tickets to her daughter’s US Open matches. She clarified that guest tickets have already been distributed and requested that individuals do not ask for more than two tickets, noting that Coco is now an adult with her own social priorities.

Coco Gauff commented on the situation during a press conference, stating that people often reach out for tickets after years of no contact. The issue of ticket accessibility coincides with rising costs at the US Open; resale prices for the opening round were reportedly 60 percent higher than last year. American player Tommy Paul also criticized the rising costs, noting that section passes have increased significantly since 2019, suggesting the tournament is becoming increasingly corporate.