Coco Gauff Triumphs Despite Racket Mishap at 2025 French Open
Coco Gauff, the 23-year-old American tennis star, began her 2025 French Open campaign with a remarkable display of resilience after an embarrassing equipment error. At the iconic Court Philippe-Chatrier, the former U.S. Open champion arrived without her rackets, only realizing the oversight after unloading her bags. The incident, which she humorously attributed to her coach’s superstitions, did not deter her from securing an impressive victory over Australian opponent Olivia Gadecki in straight sets.
Australia’s Gadecki, who lost 6-2, 6-2, joked about the situation, remarking,