Aussie tennis legend Pat Rafter has slammed a number of current stars who feel a lack of privacy at the Australian Open makes them feel like they are 'animals in the zoo'. Gauff then raged at Australian Open organisers after vision of her meltdown became a huge talking point. 'I tried to go somewhere where I thought there wasn't a camera, because I don't like breaking racquets. When co-host Clint Stanaway said 'players also make money out of the broadcast', Rafter replied, 'Exactly.' 'Also, can there be a unisex place for people to have a private conversation and/or break something?'
Source: Daily Mail January 29, 2026 06:17 UTC