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Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff defeated her American compatriot Taylor Townsend in straight sets in first round action on Tuesday at Roland Garros.
Gauff did not have an easy breezy day at the office; however, as she revealed to TNT Sports later on.
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Gauff’s good friend and TNT Sports media personality Chris Eubanks knew she was involved in a car accident and asked her to discuss it on air.
She described it as a collision with a pole that was supposed to be retractable that stayed put.
The impact was enough for her to spill her juice and for the car not to be driveable after the incident.
Gauff was not the driver.
Thankfully, everyone was okay as evidenced by the decisive win and the laughs after the fact about the incident.
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A weird event prior to the French Open is what fans remember from Gauff last year.
Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; Coco Gauff of the United States warms up prior to the start of the womenís singles final against Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
In 2025, she walked on the tennis court for her first round match with her bag and no racquets. She went on to win the tournament.
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Gauff did not have an easy breezy day at the office; however, as she revealed to TNT Sports later on.
MORE: Naomi Osaka dazzles in custom Nike couture French Open kit
What happened to Gauff
Gauff’s good friend and TNT Sports media personality Chris Eubanks knew she was involved in a car accident and asked her to discuss it on air.
She described it as a collision with a pole that was supposed to be retractable that stayed put.
The impact was enough for her to spill her juice and for the car not to be driveable after the incident.
Gauff was not the driver.
Thankfully, everyone was okay as evidenced by the decisive win and the laughs after the fact about the incident.
MORE: Ben Shelton gives subtle dig to Wimbledon for surprising reason
Good omen for Gauff
A weird event prior to the French Open is what fans remember from Gauff last year.
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Jun 7, 2025; Paris, FR; Coco Gauff of the United States warms up prior to the start of the womenís singles final against Aryna Sabalenka on day 14 at Roland Garros Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Susan Mullane-Imagn Images
In 2025, she walked on the tennis court for her first round match with her bag and no racquets. She went on to win the tournament.
Continue reading...
