(VIDEO) Hilarious blunder: Coco Gauff serves without realising Zheng Qinwen wasn’t at the baseline

During the Rome Open 2025 semifinals on May 15, Coco Gauff committed a hilarious blunder by serving while her opponent, Zheng Qinwen, was still at her bench, not yet at the baseline. Caught in the zone, Gauff launched a serve to an empty court, unaware Zheng was changing her racket or preparing. The crowd burst into laughter, and Gauff, realizing her mistake, was caught on camera with her head in her hands, mortified. Zheng, puzzled, looked around from the sidelines, adding to the comedic moment. Social media erupted, with fans calling it “absolutely comical” and one X post noting Gauff “se mijando de rir” (laughing hysterically). The incident, captured in viral clips, highlighted Gauff’s intense focus amidst a tense match. Despite the gaffe, Gauff maintained her composure, leveraging her defensive prowess and 2-0 head-to-head record against Zheng to win 6-4, 7-6(5). This victory, following her defeat of Mirra Andreeva, propelled Gauff to the final against either Jasmine Paolini or Peyton Stearns. The blunder became a lighthearted highlight of the tournament, with fans and commentators praising Gauff’s ability to laugh it off and refocus. For the video, check posts on X or highlights on platforms like Tennis.com or Sky Sports, which covered the match extensively.