Coco Dominates Despite Hilarious Mishap
Coco Gauff made headlines for more than just her dominant play at the French Open. The 21-year-old cruised past Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2 in the first round, but her biggest moment came *before* the match even began—when she walked onto Court Philippe-Chatrier without her rackets.
The Blunder That Went Viral
In a surprising mix-up, Gauff opened her bag courtside only to realize she had left all her rackets in the locker room. “I thought they were in there,” she explained later. “My side court bag felt heavy because of the drinks and stuff… then I opened the first zipper—no rackets. Second zipper—still no rackets!”
Tiafoe Trolls, Gauff Responds
Naturally, the moment exploded online. Even fellow American tennis star Frances Tiafoe couldn’t resist poking fun. He posted the clip on his Instagram story with the caption: *“@cocogauff you gotta get more professional I’d never do something like this.”* Gauff hit back in style, reposting the story with a playful jab: *“Can’t believe I’m in the same stat line as @bigfoe1998 smh.”*
A Friendship of Fun and Fire
The two American stars share a light-hearted bond, often seen joking around during practice. Gauff even once joked that she wouldn’t call Tiafoe first in an emergency. This latest exchange added another chapter to their ongoing social media banter.
Back to Business on Court
Despite the racket drama, Gauff showed no signs of distraction on court. Her performance was commanding, and she now advances to face Tereza Valentova in the second round. While fans laughed at the locker room mix-up, Gauff reminded everyone why she’s still one of the top contenders in Paris.