Coco Gauff recently made history as the youngest American woman to win a singles match at the Olympics since Venus Williams in 2000. At just 20 years old, Gauff triumphed over Ajla Tomljanovic in the first round and continued her strong performance by defeating Maria Lourdes Carle in the second round. Gauff’s mother, Candi, celebrated her daughter’s success with pride. Gauff has had a flawless start to her Olympic journey in Paris, securing victories in all three matches she has played so far, including two in singles and one in women’s doubles.
Additionally, Gauff made headlines as the youngest American Olympics flag-bearer. She began her campaign on Saturday, July 27, with a win in the women’s doubles first round, partnering with Jessica Pegula. The American duo beat the Australian pair of Daria Saville and Ellen Perez with a score of 6-3, 6-1.
On Sunday, July 28, the World No. 2 played her first singles match and delivered another impressive performance by defeating Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic 6-3, 6-0. This victory marked her as the youngest American woman to win a singles match at the Olympics since Venus Williams.
Candi Gauff, Coco’s mother, shared her excitement on Instagram, celebrating her daughter’s accomplishment. On Monday, July 29, Gauff added another win to her record by defeating Argentina’s Maria Lourdes Carle 6-1, 6-1, securing her place in the Round of 16.
