‘We’re almost going backwards’ – Coco Gauff on abortion rights and using Roe v Wade decision to fuel her at Wimbledon

Coco Gauff says she will use her dismay at the overturning of Roe v. Wade as fuel while she competes at Wimbledon.

After the decision of the United States’ Supreme Court to overturn the right to abortion in the country was confirmed last week, Gauff tweeted: “Incredibly disappointed by the decision made today. Ad/> «The sad part is this will not stop abortions from happening… this will only increase illegal and unsafe abortions.

Today is a very sad day for our country and I cannot believe once again history is repeating itself.” Wimbledon'Closer to Djokovic' — Nadal has 'more chances' at Wimbledon than on hard courts, says coach34 MINUTES AGO Gauff is no stranger to using her voice to share her beliefs on societal issues, having openly spoken about police brutality and gun violence, said that any backlash she receives from raising awareness will be promptly blocked out “I've always done a pretty good job of separating the world from tennis when I'm on the court, because on the court, it's like my escape from everything,” she said. “During the tournament, I probably will shut the phone off and maybe not see so much.

The same thing happened in French Open where I was talking about gun violence. So I definitely don't think it affects my performance.” /> The 18-year-old said that the emotions that she feels due to the political issues that she is passionate about will only help her while she is competing.

“I feel like it fuels me more because I know the more I win, the later I get into tournaments, the more people are watching, the more people that can hear my message. I feel like I use that almost as fuel to do better.” 'Grateful to be here' — Gauff channelling childhood dreams ahead of Wimbledon ‘Me and Harmony have