“We’re Back”: Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka Put French Open Controversy Behind to Appear in Dance Video

Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka just dropped a surprise, not a doubles pairing, but a dance video that’s got the internet talking.

After a tense and headline-dominating French Open, the two tennis stars have flipped the script, appearing side by side in a playful TikTok-style video with the caption: “We’re back.” And yes, the vibes are immaculate.

In the short but viral clip, Gauff and Sabalenka are seen breaking out coordinated dance moves in what looks like a players’ lounge or hotel hallway. Matching energy, big smiles, and zero tension, it’s a far cry from the chilly atmosphere that surrounded them during the Roland Garros drama just weeks ago.

For those who missed it, the French Open was filled with simmering tension after a post-match handshake snub and cryptic press conference quotes between the two. Fans were quick to speculate about a growing rift.

But now? The dance floor (or at least the Instagram Reel) seems to have healed all wounds.

Gauff, always one to keep it real with her fans, posted the clip with the caption: “Because tennis is serious, but we’re still allowed to have fun.” Sabalenka followed up with a cheeky repost and a winking emoji, subtly addressing all the tabloid drama without saying a word.

This video isn’t just about cute choreography. It’s a reminder that athletes, even in a fiercely competitive sport like tennis, can have complicated but ultimately human relationships. Emotions run high, especially under Grand Slam pressure, but respect and sometimes friendship has a way of resurfacing once the dust settles.

Fans flooded the comments with heart emojis, fire GIFs, and a chorus of “Yassss queens!” It’s clear the tennis world is ready to embrace this lighter moment between two of the game’s biggest personalities.

Whether the dance video is a one-off truce or a hint at a budding off-court friendship, one thing’s for sure: Gauff and Sabalenka know how to command attention—even without a racket in hand. And after weeks of headlines focused on tension and rivalry, this feel-good clip might be just what the sport needed.

Because sometimes, the best comeback doesn’t happen on the court it happens on TikTok.