Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz recently spent time taking in the Chinese culture ahead of the 2024 China Open. The duo was joined by Gauff’s mother Candi on their recent adventure.

Gauff and Alcaraz went to the Forbidden City dressed in traditional outfits. They recorded a video while standing in front of the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

“We are here at the Forbidden City, learning about the culture and I am here with Carlos. We have our traditional clothing on and we are super excited to be here,” Gauff said.

The American too shared memories from her visit to the Forbidden City and one of her getting ready in traditional clothing.

Alcaraz shared a picture with the American, wearing traditional clothing. Gauff joked:

“New kit???”

Gauff’s mother Candi also shared a picture from their outing. She can be seen posing alongside Alacraz, who is dressed in traditional attire.

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Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff enter Beijing on the back of a disappointing US Open

Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff had a disappointing outing at the 2024 US Open. The Spaniard was stunned by Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round.

Speaking about his shock loss, Alcaraz said he could not increase his level enough to win the match.

“I don’t know what to say right now. I couldn’t increase my level. I think my level stayed at the same point all the match, and it wasn’t enough to win the match or to give myself the chance to getting into the match or trying to give myself chances,” he told the media.

“I didn’t feel well hitting the ball. I think I made a lot of mistakes. When I wanted to come back or I think I wanted to come back, it was too late,” he added.

Gauff, on the other hand, failed to defend her title as she suffered a fourth-round exit against compatriot Emma Navarro. Talking to the press, the 20-year-old said she gave her hundred percent emotionally and mentally but could not execute her plan well enough.

“I mean, mentally I gave it and emotionally I gave it my all. Of course, there were things execution-wise, where I was like, obviously I wish I could serve better. I think if I would have did that, it would have been a different story for me in the match,” Gauff said.

China Open is an ATP 500 event, while stakes are higher in the WTA as the tournament is of 1000 level. Gauff will begin her campaign against Clara Burel on September 27, while Alcaraz will face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard on the same day.