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Coco Gauff Recovers From Racket Mix-Up to Dismiss Olivia Gadecki in French Open Opener

The No. 2 seed prevailed 6-2, 6-2 despite forgetting her rackets before the match.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Australia's Olivia Gadecki REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Coco Gauff of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Australia's Olivia Gadecki REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Australia's Olivia Gadecki in action during her first round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 27, 2025 Australia's Olivia Gadecki in action during her first round match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

Overview

  • Gauff walked onto court without her rackets before her opening match but received them in time to secure a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Olivia Gadecki.
  • The result extended her flawless record in first-round matches at Roland Garros to 6-0 and underlined her status as a leading contender.
  • American hopes suffered setbacks as Taylor Fritz and Emma Navarro were eliminated in first-round upsets while Madison Keys advanced to the second round.
  • Tennis legend Venus Williams is part of TNT’s commentary team at Roland Garros and has publicly praised Gauff’s passion and growth on clay.
  • Gauff enters the tournament buoyed by recent finals appearances in Madrid and Rome and a runner-up finish at the 2022 French Open.