ATX Open Introduces Private Rage Room for Players to Manage Emotions

The ATX Open, a WTA 250 tournament in Austin, Texas, has introduced a first-of-its-kind 'rage room'—a private, camera-free space where players can express frustration without public scrutiny. This initiative responds to concerns raised by Coco Gauff after her racket-smashing incident at the Australian Open, where she was filmed in what she believed was a private area. The rage room aims to provide players a safe environment to manage emotions, though some critics question if it might encourage outbursts.