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Coco Gauff Gets Into Car Accident Before Opening Match at Roland-Garros

Coco Gauff Gets Into Car Accident Before Opening Match at Roland-Garros

Summary

Tennis player Coco Gauff had a minor car accident on her way to her first match at the French Open. She was not hurt, arrived late, and won her opening match against Taylor Townsend.

Key Facts

  • Coco Gauff was involved in a small car crash before her match at Roland-Garros (the French Open).
  • The accident happened when a pole did not go down as expected, causing the car to hit it.
  • Gauff spilled juice in the car but was physically fine.
  • Her car was damaged and not drivable, so she took a taxi and a tournament car to the venue.
  • She won her first-round match in two sets against Taylor Townsend (6-4, 6-0).
  • Gauff mentioned the hot weather at Roland-Garros was not a problem for her since she is used to Florida heat.
  • Last year, Gauff won the French Open by beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.
  • She lost the Italian Open final recently but will play Mayar Sherif next at the French Open.
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