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Australian Open Faces Player Backlash Over Pervasive Cameras After Gauff Video

WTA backs curbs on filming in non‑playing areas following a viral corridor clip.

Overview

  • A widely shared video showed Coco Gauff smashing a racket in a corridor after her quarterfinal loss at Melbourne Park.
  • Top players including Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula and Novak Djokovic condemned constant filming in corridors, gyms and other off‑court spaces.
  • The WTA issued an official statement supporting players’ concerns and calling for fewer cameras away from match courts.
  • Tournament director Craig Tiley acknowledged complaints, noted certain sensitive zones are already camera‑free and promised a review of camera practices.
  • Organizers and leaders of the four Grand Slams plan to discuss formal boundaries for behind‑the‑scenes filming at an upcoming board meeting.