Musa“Put her in the lineup!” That was the playful sentiment as tennis sensation Coco Gauff swapped her racket for a ballpark seat during the Reds-Phillies matchup. It was a spontaneous and endearing crossover moment beloved by fans of both tennis and baseball.
After earning a walkover in her Round of 32 match at the Cincinnati Open (thanks to her opponent falling ill), world No. 2 Gauff found herself with an unexpected day off. Instead of resting up, she seized the opportunity and made her way to GABP to soak up some MLB action.
In a video she shared, Coco radiated excitement: “Hey guys, it’s Coco, and I’m excited to be here supporting the Reds. It’s my first Reds baseball game and I’m having a great time.” Her enthusiasm was contagious—as if a pro athlete casually cheering from the stands wasn’t already cool enough!
The Reds also welcomed her warmly on social media, using the playful phrase “Put her in the lineup!”—a lighthearted nod to what fans affectionately wished for, even though they knew she wasn’t about to pinch-hit.
Interestingly, while this may have been Coco’s first official Reds game, baseball isn’t entirely new to her. Growing up in Florida, she’s familiar with the sport, and her brother Codey is a rising baseball star himself—he’s set to play college ball at Missouri this fall.
A Playfully Perfect Crossover Moment
This spontaneous game day adventure shows Coco Gauff’s lighter side—someone who’s not only a two-time Grand Slam champion and ATP No. 2 but also down-to-earth enough to enjoy a ballgame on a whim. It’s the kind of moment that makes her even more relatable and beloved.
Plus, with that extra rest day, she’ll return to the tennis court refreshed and ready for her next challenge—but for now, enjoying baseball, catching hits, and soaking in the atmosphere? That’s championship-level relaxation right there.
John Owolabi
Musa
