Fans notice peculiar detail in Coco Gauff’s body language during Emma Raducanu moment at Italian Open
During Coco Gauff’s 6-1, 6-2 victory over Emma Raducanu in the fourth round of the 2025 Italian Open on May 12, fans noticed a peculiar detail in Gauff’s body language during an awkward post-match moment that sparked widespread discussion. As Gauff posed for her trademark victory selfie on the Grand Stand Arena, Raducanu was inadvertently captured in the background, walking off the court with a dejected expression, her head slightly bowed. The unintended photobomb, highlighted by GB News, led some fans to interpret Gauff’s body language as showing a fleeting moment of discomfort or hesitation, adding a layer of intrigue to their interaction.
Observers on social media platforms pointed out that Gauff’s posture during the selfie appeared slightly stiffer than usual, with her shoulders subtly tensed and her smile less relaxed compared to her typical celebratory selfies. A fan commented, “Coco’s body language looked off, like she noticed Emma in the corner of her eye and felt awkward mid-pose.” Another noted, “Her head tilted just a bit toward Emma’s side, almost like she was aware of the bad timing.” These observations suggest Gauff may have registered Raducanu’s exit, contributing to what fans described as an “unfortunate” moment of poor timing.
The match itself was a one-sided affair, with Gauff dominating through her heavy, top-spun forehand and superior clay-court movement, saving all three break points faced. Raducanu, despite her career-best clay run, struggled to counter Gauff’s relentless defense, later admitting, “You feel like there’s no space on the court.” Gauff’s post-match comments were gracious, praising Raducanu as “a tough opponent no matter what surface,” but she didn’t address the selfie incident directly, focusing instead on the windy conditions that made the match “awkward to play.”
While some fans speculated about underlying tension, others dismissed it as an overblown coincidence, noting Gauff’s friendly demeanor during their handshake. The selfie moment, though, became a focal point, with fans dissecting Gauff’s micro-expressions—her slightly pursed lips and quick glance away from the camera—as signs she was momentarily thrown off. Despite the buzz, the incident reflects more on the pressures of public moments than any personal rift, with both players showing mutual respect
