Reporter Probes US Players on Politics at Australian Open, Most Decline to Comment

A freelance reporter quizzed multiple U.S. players on their political stance during media conferences at the Australian Open.

USA's Taylor Fritz reacts after a point against Czech Republic's Vit Kopriva during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia on Jan. 22, 2026. William West/AFP via Getty Images

They came to Australia to score aces, but U.S. tennis players instead found themselves serving defensive lobs when questioned about the Trump administration and U.S. politics.

Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys and Taylor Fritz were all quizzed on politics during their Australian Open press conferences.