Coco Gauff’s viral video showing her “smaller” replica trophy from her French Open victory led to a rant from Andy Murray.
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GAUFF’S VIRAL TIKTOK VIDEO ON REPLICA FRENCH OPEN TROPHY LED TO MURRAY’S REACTION
Gauff’s viral Tiktok video showing a replica of her French Open trophy led to Murray’s defensive reaction.
Furthermore, the 38-year-old retired British tennis legend was surprised seeing Gauff’s Roland Garros’ trophy smaller than the original one that was kept by organizers.
Moreover, the two-time Olympic gold medallist urged grand slam tournaments like the French Open to do a “better job” in handing out replica trophies to winners.
“Surely the tennis majors can do a better job with the replica trophies,” Murray wrote on Instagram.
“They are tiny,” he added.
COCO EXPLAINS VIRAL VIDEO TO SHOW FANS WHAT ‘SLAM WINNERS RECEIVE
Gauff explained that heir video aimed to show fans what she and other grand slam winners receive after winning in the finals.
Moreover, the 21-year-old American world No.2 defeated Belarussian world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, to win her first French Open title on Saturday.
Furthermore, she placed her replica trophy next to a Perrier water bottle to show the size difference.
“This is trophy (Coupe Suzanne Lenglen) that you guys saw me take pictures with and do press with and all of that. But actually we don’t get to take that home,” Gauf said.
“It (actual trophy) stays with the tournament,” she added.
NETIZENS SHARE MURRAY’S SENTIMENT, URGES GAUFF TO GET THE REAL THING
Most netizens shared Murray’s sentiment, as they urged Gauff to actually get the actual trophy.
Furthermore, the reigning Paris winner still savored her breakthrough win, as she valued “the memories that matter most.”
Moreover, fans weighed in on what Gauff should do next.
“They should give you something better than that (smaller replica trophy),” a netizen said.
“That’s wild and makes no sense for it to be small. As if they can’t affor it!” another user added.
