Hey tennis fans! 🎾 The French Open is underway at Roland Garros, and we’ve got some exciting news about two amazing young players: Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva! Let’s dive into their fabulous first-round matches.
Coco Gauff’s Bright Start
Coco Gauff, the 21-year-old American tennis star, had a funny moment when she stepped onto the court without her rackets! 😅 She looked puzzled until a helpful ball boy sprinted out with her mint-colored rackets. The crowd chuckled and applauded as the announcer said, “That’s better!” 😊
Once she had her rackets, Coco was unstoppable! She defeated Australia’s Olivia Gadecki with a score of 6-2, 6-2. Did you know that Coco has reached the quarter-finals or better in each of her last four visits to Roland Garros? She’s definitely a player to watch! 🌟
Mirra Andreeva’s Comeback Victory
Meanwhile, 18-year-old rising star Mirra Andreeva from Russia is dreaming big! 🌠 After winning important tournaments in Dubai and Indian Wells, she’s aiming for her very first Grand Slam title.
In her match against Spain’s Cristina Bucsa, Mirra was down 0-3 in the first set. But guess what? She didn’t give up! 💪 She turned things around and won the match 6-4, 6-3. How amazing is that?
Next up, Mirra will face American player Ashlyn Krueger in the second round. Let’s cheer her on! 🎉
Other Exciting Matches
There were more great matches, too! Third seed Jessica Pegula from the USA won her match against Romania’s Anca Todoni, 6-2, 6-4. Jessica is back at the French Open after missing last year’s tournament due to injuries. Welcome back, Jessica! 👏
Two-time Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka had a perfect match, winning 6-0, 6-0 against Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer. What an incredible performance! 🌟
Lastly, Magdalena Frech pulled off an upset by defeating three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur. Way to go, Magdalena! 🎉
The French Open is off to an exciting start, and we can’t wait to see what happens next! Keep an eye on these fantastic players as they compete for the prestigious title at Roland Garros. Who are you cheering for? Let us know! 🏆💖
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
