Gauff Shines at First Olympics Despite Unforced Errors

Coco Gauff has made a remarkable start at her first Olympic Games, boasting an impressive 3-0 record in both singles and women’s doubles alongside partner Jessica Pegula. Despite recording more than double the unforced errors (26) compared to her winners (11), Gauff has only dropped nine games across six sets in her matches. Reflecting on her performance against fellow junior player Carle, Gauff emphasized the importance of balancing aggression with minimizing mistakes. In other Olympic tennis news, Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz, who recently secured his fourth Grand Slam title at the French Open, is set to compete in doubles with Rafael Nadal. Alcaraz expressed his commitment to recovery, aiming to be fully prepared for their upcoming match against Dutch duo Griekspoor and Koolhof. Meanwhile, three-time major champion Angelique Kerber advanced in a tightly contested match, while Wimbledon champions Barbora Krejcikova and runner-up Jasmine Paolini also progressed in straight sets. Gauff's success has contributed to a historic moment for the United States, as she, along with teammates Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro, marks the first time since 2004 that three American women have reached the third round of Olympic singles. Gauff's next challenge will be against Croatian player Donna Vekic, who recently defeated 2019 U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu. Gauff is aiming for a remarkable haul of three medals in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles at the Paris Games.