Coco Gauff’s emotional exit from the Australian Open has sparked a wider conversation about privacy in modern tennis, after a moment of frustration was followed by a striking response from Iga Swiatek.

Coco Gauff has expressed her disappointment after video of her smashing her racket at the Australian Open was picked up on camera.

Speaking candidly after her defeat, Gauff explained that the moment was about protecting those around her rather than losing control.