Coco Gauff’s impressive resurgence during the Asian swing has been met with enthusiastic backing from Chinese fans. The American star expressed her joy at receiving an array of stuffed toys from fans in Beijing, showcasing the warmth of her supporters.

Gauff recently secured the second WTA 1000 title of her career at the 2024 China Open, dominating the final with a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Karolina Muchova. After a challenging North American hardcourt swing that saw her drop out of the top five in the rankings, her remarkable performance has now propelled her back to World No. 4.

Throughout the China Open, Gauff enjoyed the passionate support of the crowd. She recently highlighted a “kind and sweet” elderly man who cheered her on, holding an adorable handmade sign featuring her name. This touching moment reflects the strong connection Gauff has forged with her fans as she continues to shine on the tennis stage.

“This man was so kind and sweet 😢,” she posted on her Instagram story.

The 20-year-old also showed off all the plushies and keepsakes she had received from the “sweetest supporters” in Beijing, expressing her love for stuffed animals.

“China has some of the sweetest supporters 🙏 these are all of the gifts I received from people in beijing 😢 so cute and if you know me you know I love stuffed animals,” Gauff wrote.

Following her campaign at the China Open, Coco Gauff enjoyed traveling to the Wuhan Open in a high-speed train, sharing a glimpse of her journey on social media.