Coco Gauff has made a brutal admission upon her return to X (formerly Twitter). The American tennis sensation expressed frustration Monday after reinstalling the app following a month-long break, only to be immediately confronted with the negativity that had driven her away in the first place.
Coco Gauff expresses frustration over immediate online hate after reinstalling X
In a post, the 22-year-old wrote:
“deleted twitter for a month, came back today, and got instantly reminded why I should not be on here lol :/.”
The candid admission highlighted the ongoing mental health challenges faced by high-profile athletes navigating social media scrutiny. The World No. 3 had taken a break from X in March, and upon her return, it seems like she already wants to go back to uninstalling it.
Gauff's experience is not isolated; she has previously deleted the app due to distractions, such as an admitted addiction to the reality show Love Island in 2025. As one of tennis's brightest stars, her decision to step back reflects a growing trend among public figures prioritizing mental well-being over constant online engagement.
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