French Open contender Coco Gauff powers through first-round victory despite racket mistake

French Open contender Coco Gauff powers through first-round victory despite racket mistake

Coco Gauff blamed the equipment blunder on her coach

Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts as she plays Australia's Olivia Gadecki during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Thibault Camus/AP Photo)

Australia's Olivia Gadecki returns the ball to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Thibault Camus/AP Photo)

Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts after winning a point to Australia's Olivia Gadecki during their first round match of the French Tennis Open, at the Roland-Garros stadium, in Paris, Tuesday, May 27, 2025. (Thibault Camus/AP Photo)