Coco Gauff stepped onto the grand stage of Philippe Chatrier, ready to begin her French Open campaign. The crowd buzzed with anticipation as she prepared for her first-round match against Olivia Gadecki. But just as she reached for her equipment, a sudden realization struck—her rackets were missing.
A brief moment of confusion flashed across her face before she turned to the umpire, explaining the situation. The unexpected mishap sent ripples of amusement through the stadium. Gadecki, her opponent, couldn’t help but smile as the announcement was made.
Within minutes, a ball kid rushed onto the court, carrying the much-needed rackets. Gauff took the situation in stride, laughing at her own forgetfulness. The audience responded with applause, appreciating the lighthearted moment before the match officially began.
When you forget your rackets 😅 @CocoGauff pic.twitter.com/bG3hbaTuWW
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) May 27, 2025
Cori Gauff in 2025
Currently the world no.2 (career-high), Coco played her last match on the 17th of May when she lost to world no.4 Jasmine Paolini 6-4 6-2 in the final in Rome (draw).
Until now, during this year Coco has managed to achieve a 24-8 win-loss record. Gauff has won 1 title in Australia. The American got to the final in Madrid and Rome.
