New Delhi, Jan. 27 -- American Coco Gauff was caught slamming her tennis racquet in anger after her shock loss to Elina Svitolina in the women's quarterfinal of the ongoing Australian Open 2026 on Tuesday. Seeded third, Gauff endured a nightmare on serve as she lost to the Ukrainian by 1-6, 2-6 margin.

The win meant Svitolina kept hopes of her maiden Grand Slam alive as the 31-year-old marched into the semifinals of the Australian Open for the first time in her career. Previously, Svitolina reached Australian Open quarterfinals on three occasions.

Following her loss, Gauff was caught on camera returning to the changing room quietly before suddenly venting her frustration out at the match call area. As she was about to enter the changing...