Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva kicked off their French Open campaigns with impressive victories at Roland Garros, delighting fans with their skill and determination.
Gauff, last year’s runner-up, caused a brief delay on Court Philippe-Chatrier when she realized she had entered without her rackets. A ball boy swiftly came to the rescue, bringing out her pack of mint-colored rackets. The amusing moment drew laughter and applause from the crowd.
Once play began, the 19-year-old American showcased her prowess by defeating Australia’s Olivia Gadecki 6-2, 6-2. Gauff, a fan favorite, has consistently reached the quarter-finals or better in her past appearances at Roland Garros, and she’s aiming to go all the way this year.
Meanwhile, rising Russian star Mirra Andreeva overcame a shaky start against Spain’s Cristina Bucsa. After falling 3-0 down in the first set, the 16-year-old prodigy turned the match around, securing a 6-4, 6-3 victory. Andreeva, who has been making waves on the tour, is eyeing a deep run in her quest for a maiden Grand Slam title.
In other matches, third seed Jessica Pegula advanced smoothly with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Romania’s Anca Todoni, marking a strong return to Roland Garros. Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka dominated Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 performance. Additionally, Magdalena Frech pulled off an upset by knocking out three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur.
The action at Roland Garros is just heating up, and tennis fans around the world are eager to see how these rising stars and seasoned professionals fare in the rounds to come.
