Coco Gauff experienced a light-hearted moment at the French Open when she stepped onto the court without her rackets, which a ball boy promptly brought to her. The humorous incident, acknowledged by the court announcer, broke the tension and delighted the audience. Gauff, the No. 2 seed and a finalist in 2022, easily won her first match against Olivia Gadecki with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Gauff humorously attributed the mix-up to her superstition-driven coach, showcasing her playful demeanor amid the tournament pressure.
"That's better," said the court announcer, drawing laughter, applause and smiles from the crowd in the tournament's main stadium.
"Honestly, as long as I've been on tour, my coach has always put the rackets in the bag before the match because he's very superstitious," she said.
Despite the mix-up, No. 2-seeded Gauff went on to defeat Australia's Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2 in her opening match.
Gauff was a 2022 finalist at Roland-Garros and is among the title contenders again.
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