Gauff, 20, is the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at an Olympic Games. At Friday's opening ceremony, she will carry the flag alongside basketball great LeBron James.
The tennis player Coco Gauff, seen here training ahead at Roland-Garros of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, will join LeBron James in carrying the U.S. flag during the opening ceremony.If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news.
In Friday's opening events, in which hundreds of U.S. athletes will appear on a boat as part of a processionin carrying the American flag. Both Gauff and James were chosen by a vote of their fellow competitors on Team USA.at the 2016 closing ceremony in Rio de Janeiro when she was 19 years old.) Gauff will also be the first tennis player to hold the honor.
"I never thought in a million years I would have the honor of carrying the American flag for Team USA in the Opening Ceremony,” Gauff said. “I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is - at a moment where we can bring athletes and fans together from around the world."
In this summer's Olympics, tennis will be held at Roland-Garros, the same legendary venue that hosts the French Open each year. Last month, Gauff reached the semifinal of that tournament, where she lost to No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek, the Polish player who is the top seed — and gold medal favorite — in the Olympic singles event.
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