Coco Gauff and Katerina Siniakova celebrate their victory.
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Coco Gauff
reflects on her triumph at the French Open, where she claimed her first major doubles title. Partnered with
Katerina Siniakova
, they defeated
Jasmine Paolini
and
Sara Errani
to secure the win. This adds to Gauff’s previous major victory in the U.S. Open singles last year. At 20 years old, Gauff expressed her surprise at the win, stating that it happened when she least expected it.
Gauff’s road to the top was not without its challenges. During her semifinal match, she found herself in a heated dispute with chair umpire
Aurélie Tourte
over a call that favored her competitor,
Iga Świątek
. Despite this, Gauff persevered and emerged victorious. She also took the opportunity to advocate for a video review system in tennis, expressing her frustration with the current decision-making process.
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Gauff emphasized the need for a video review system, pointing out that tennis is the only sport without one. She argued that other sports have multiple referees making decisions, and it is time for tennis to evolve and utilize the available technology. Gauff’s passion for the sport and her desire for fairness are evident in her statements.
As Gauff looks ahead to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, where she will represent Team USA, she takes the time to savor her latest achievement. She expressed her gratitude on
Instagram
, thanking her supporters for their kind messages.