Seoul Gazette - Bathroom break point: Gauff's Marvel-lous outfit less than convenient

Unlike the film characters, however, she sometimes needs to go to the bathroom, which has become a whole different ball game.

Gauff explained the problem after her first-round win against Sofia Kenin.

"This outfit, I'm a huge Marvel fan and a lot of the female superheroes have cool cutouts on their outfits, so that's what I wanted to do," she said.

"It's actually kind of a pain to get into because it is a bodysuit, so I have to put the bottom part on first and pull it over my head, so it's kind of a struggle," Gauff admitted.

"If you can't hold your bladder, it's also not a good idea, but you have to sacrifice for fashion," she laughed.

Later she posted a video on Instagram, demonstrating, in a family-friendly manner, how she got in and out of the outfit to use the bathroom.

After her straight-sets win over Leylah Fernandez on Friday, she was asked about the video by on-court interviewer Jelena Dokic.

And the world number three had the crowd howling with laughter with her answer.

"A lot of people were wondering how I use the bathroom in it, so I did post a video on my Instagram story, just to get the idea.

"OK, that was too much. I'm sorry guys. TMI (too much information). I don't know when to shut up," she laughed.

Gauff said there was no problem playing her best in the X-Men-inspired yellow bodysuit, which is "definitely comfortable".

Gauff was asked if the reason she was finishing matches so quickly was to avoid bathroom breaks.

"When I have to actually use the bathroom, you have the time. I do think about it. But overall, you know, I've managed to go quickly."

W.Nam--SG