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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada, basketball) Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA championship in the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old became the fourth player in NBA history to sweep the honors of the MVP, scoring title and Finals MVP in a single season, after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal. This file photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (front C) of Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating after winning the FMVP title after the game seven of the 2024-2025 season NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City, the United States. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

8. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, cycling) Pogacar captured his fourth Tour de France crown in 2025. He also successfully defended his title at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda and triumphed in the European Championships in France. This file photo taken on Sept. 28, 2025 shows Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia celebrating after crossing the finish line during the men's elite road race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Li Yahui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Nasukawa

Takuma Inoue (L) of Japan lands a jab on compatriot Tenshin Nasukawa in the fourth round of their WBC bantamweight world title bout at Toyota Arena Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Naples’ Football Club New Champion Of Italy - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. Pope Leo XIV met with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which won the Italian league title. In a brief speech delivered before greeting the players, the Pope reflected on the importance of teamwork and the moral quality of sport. Before reading his address, however, the Pope joked with the players, suggesting that they hadn’t wanted to applaud for him because the press had reported that he was a Roma fan. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Naples’ Football Club New Champion Of Italy - Vatican

Footballers Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay (2nd and 3rd from L) attend an audience with Pope Leo XIV who meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. Pope Leo XIV met with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which won the Italian league title. In a brief speech delivered before greeting the players, the Pope reflected on the importance of teamwork and the moral quality of sport. Before reading his address, however, the Pope joked with the players, suggesting that they hadn’t wanted to applaud for him because the press had reported that he was a Roma fan. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Naples’ Football Club New Champion Of Italy - Vatican

Football player Scott McTominay attends an audience with Pope Leo XIV who meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. Pope Leo XIV met with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which won the Italian league title. In a brief speech delivered before greeting the players, the Pope reflected on the importance of teamwork and the moral quality of sport. Before reading his address, however, the Pope joked with the players, suggesting that they hadn’t wanted to applaud for him because the press had reported that he was a Roma fan. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Naples’ Football Club New Champion Of Italy - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. Pope Leo XIV met with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which won the Italian league title. In a brief speech delivered before greeting the players, the Pope reflected on the importance of teamwork and the moral quality of sport. Before reading his address, however, the Pope joked with the players, suggesting that they hadn’t wanted to applaud for him because the press had reported that he was a Roma fan. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Naples’ Football Club New Champion Of Italy - Vatican

Naples’ coach Antonio Conte attends an audience with Pope Leo XIV who meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. Pope Leo XIV met with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which won the Italian league title. In a brief speech delivered before greeting the players, the Pope reflected on the importance of teamwork and the moral quality of sport. Before reading his address, however, the Pope joked with the players, suggesting that they hadn’t wanted to applaud for him because the press had reported that he was a Roma fan. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Meets Naples’ Football Club New Champion Of Italy - Vatican

Aurelio De Laurentiis chairman of football club Napoli attends an audience with Pope Leo XIV who meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory at the Vatican on May 27, 2025. Pope Leo XIV met with members of SSC Napoli, the football club which won the Italian league title. In a brief speech delivered before greeting the players, the Pope reflected on the importance of teamwork and the moral quality of sport. Before reading his address, however, the Pope joked with the players, suggesting that they hadn’t wanted to applaud for him because the press had reported that he was a Roma fan. Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Napoli Team Bus Parades Along Seafront with Fans - Italy

Napoli players greet fans from atop a bus during the team's victory parade in Naples, Italy, 26 May 2025. Napoli sealed the fourth Serie A title in their final league match of the season Italy, Naples on May 26, 2025. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Naoya Inoue of Japan holds a press conference at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2025, a day after defeating South Korea's Kim Ye Joon with a fourth-round knockout to retain the undisputed super bantamweight boxing world title.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Naoya Inoue of Japan holds a press conference at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2025, a day after defeating South Korea's Kim Ye Joon with a fourth-round knockout to retain the undisputed super bantamweight boxing world title.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Naoya Inoue of Japan poses after a press conference at his gym in Yokohama near Tokyo on Jan. 25, 2025, a day after defeating South Korea's Kim Ye Joon with a fourth-round knockout to retain the undisputed super bantamweight boxing world title.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at South Korea's Kim Ye Joon in the fourth round of their title match on Jan. 24, 2025, at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at South Korea's Kim Ye Joon in the fourth round of their title match on Jan. 24, 2025, at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue (R) of Japan throws a punch at South Korea's Kim Ye Joon in the fourth round of their title match on Jan. 24, 2025, at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

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Boxing: Inoue vs. Kim

Undisputed super bantamweight boxing world champion Naoya Inoue (L) of Japan throws a punch at South Korea's Kim Ye Joon in the fourth round of their title match on Jan. 24, 2025, at Tokyo's Ariake Arena.

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Coco Gauff (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Open - Defending Champ Coco Gauff Ousted

Emma Navarro (USA) during her fourth round match at the 2024 US Open at Billie Jean National Tennis Center in New York City, NY, USA, on september 1, 2024. Coco Gauff's US Open title defence is over after she was beaten by Emma Navarro in the fourth round. Third seed Gauff produced a disjointed performance to lose 6-3 4-6 6-3 to fellow American and 13th seed Navarro. Photo by Corinne Dubreuil/ABACAPRESS.COM