Coco Gauff to be Flag Bearer for Team USA at Paris Olympics 2024

Tennis sensation Coco Gauff has been selected as one of the flag bearers for Team USA at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, alongside basketball icon LeBron James. This will be Gauff’s debut at the Olympic Games, and she is set to become the first tennis athlete to carry the US flag at the event.

The 20-year-old Gauff, who hails from Florida, has already made a name for herself in the tennis world by winning both singles and doubles Grand Slam titles. She clinched her first major championship at the US Open last year and followed it up with a doubles victory at the French Open earlier this year.

Despite facing setbacks in the past, including missing out on the Tokyo Olympics due to a positive COVID-19 test, Gauff is ready to make her mark on the Olympic stage. Seeded No. 2 in singles, she is considered a strong contender for a medal in both singles and doubles events.

The Paris Olympics will be held on the same clay courts that host the French Open, adding an extra layer of familiarity for Gauff. The draw for the tennis events will take place on Thursday, with matches kicking off on Friday.

With her talent and determination, Coco Gauff is poised to shine on the Olympic stage and make her country proud as she leads Team USA into the opening ceremony alongside LeBron James.