Recently, Gauff shared a fun video showing the challenges she faced when she wore her Australian Open match uniform to go to the toilet, giving fans a light-hearted glimpse into her daily life. The U.S. women's tennis number one is competing in her sixth Australian Open in Melbourne.
On Monday, January 13, Gauff posted two updates on Instagram, giving fans an in-depth look at how she didn her Australian Open uniform. As the world No. 3 in women's singles, Gauff has her own exclusive jersey design. Previously, she shared a story of wearing an Australian Open uniform, which some fans were curious about.
To satisfy the curiosity of fans, Gauff demonstrated in detail how she wore her Australian Open suit and skirt in the first feed, with the caption: "Everyone is curious about how I put on the Australian Open uniform, haha, this is the process." ”
In the second story, Gauff shows how difficult she is having when she needs to go to the toilet. However, she soon realised that "it's not that bad" and said she was "exaggerating a little". She even performed the scene with a squatting motion, although some might find it a bit strange.
Gauff came in strong in the first round of the Australian Open, beating compatriot Kenin 6-3 6-3 in 80 minutes. The world No. 3 has not only caught the eye with his performances, but has also despotated fans with his sleek New Balance jersey. Her competition suit consisted of a white jumpsuit with side cutouts and a backless design, as well as an olive-green wrap-around skirt.
In a post-match on-court interview with Laura Robson, Gauff revealed that the side cutouts of the suit were inspired by her love of Marvel and superheroes. While she was full of praise for the designer's creativity, the 20-year-old also admitted that it was a "hassle" to put on the outfit due to the intricate design of the jumpsuit, and she also talked about the challenges she faced when going to the toilet during the competition.
The skirt is designed to reflect the former US Open champion's personal style, incorporating elements of her favourite cargo pants. "Regarding this suit, since I'm a super Marvel fan, a lot of female superhero costumes have cool cut-outs, so I wanted that effect as well. However, because it was a jumpsuit, I had to put on the top and bottom parts first and then pull it off from the beginning, so it was a bit of a struggle to wear. Gauff said.
"If you're not strong enough, this outfit may not suit you well, but there is always some sacrifice for the sake of fashion. Then there was this skirt, which I usually like to wear cargo pants, but obviously it was impossible to play tennis in them, so we designed a cargo style skirt. ”
Gauff also revealed that her shoe design was inspired by basketball shoes, which was a nod to her father Corey's wishes, as he had wanted her to become a professional basketball player. "My shoe design was inspired by basketball shoes because my dad wanted me to play basketball, but I'm glad I chose tennis." She added.
Gauff will face Great Britain's Jody Brache in the second round of the 2025 Australian Open, with the match scheduled for Wednesday, January 15.
The American had a strong run last year, making it all the way to the semifinals, where she advanced with a five-bout winning streak against Schmiedlova, Dolheide, Parkes, Freich and Kostyuk. However, in the semi-finals, she faced Sabalenka and lost 6-7 4-6.
This year, the former US Open champion appears to be in great form. She recently led Team USA to the United Cup and capped off the 2024 season with her first career WTA Finals title.
If Gauff beats Bracky, she could meet Fernandez in the third round and possibly face either Mukhova or Naomi Osaka subsequently. If she makes it to the quarter-finals, she could face compatriots Pegula or Badosa. And in the semifinals, she could meet Sabalenka or Zheng Qinwen. To win the trophy, she will most likely need to beat Swiatek in the final.(Source: Tennis Home Author: Spark)