Coco Gauff Forgets Racquets but Still Cruises to French Open Victory

Coco Gauff forgot to bring her racquets to court before her opening match at the 2025 French Open, but the mishap didn’t stop her from defeating Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-2 in just 71 minutes.

Coco Gauff Forgets Racquets but Still Cruises to French Open Victory

‘OK, No Racquets...’ – But Gauff Still Progresses
Published: 27 May 2025

Coco Gauff made a memorable start to her 2025 French Open campaign — not just for her dominant performance, but for a surprising and lighthearted mishap before the match even began.

As the 21-year-old world number two stepped onto the court at Roland Garros to begin her title bid, she quickly realized something crucial was missing: her racquets.

Clearly confused, Gauff signaled to her team in the stands while laughing at the mistake. Despite the unexpected start, the 2023 US Open champion recovered her composure — and her equipment — before dispatching Australia’s Olivia Gadecki 6-2 6-2 in just 71 minutes.

“The most important thing is to play with a racquet,” Gauff joked after the match. “After that, it probably relaxed me going into the match, because it was just such a funny thing. I’m just happy to get through today — and I will remember my racquets for next time.”

Gauff later shared the moment with fans by posting a picture of her handwritten to-do list on X (formerly Twitter), where one unticked item stood out: “put tennis racquets in bag.”

Explaining the mishap to TNT Sports, Gauff said,
“Honestly, I thought they put the racquets in the bag. My side court bag was filled with drinks so it felt like it had enough weight. Then I got on court, and I opened the first zipper — ‘OK, no racquets.’ The second zipper... ‘Oh my God.’ I went on court with no racquets.”

She continued with a laugh,
“I made fun of Frances [Tiafoe] for this in Madrid — now I’ll be quiet. I’m blaming it on my coach.”

Gauff remains undefeated in French Open first-round matches and continues her quest for a maiden title in Paris. Her composed on-court display showed that even unexpected moments won’t disrupt her focus — as long as she remembers to bring her gear.