Coco Gauff is joining LeBron James to lead American athletes during the Parade of Nations at the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics.
to serve as flag bearers for Team USA. Gauff becomes the first U.S. tennis player to be a flag bearer for Team USA."I was completely shocked, like it never would have crossed my mind," Gauff said in an exclusive interview on NBC's"TODAY" show."I have no words, honestly."Gauff said she's a big fan of James, but has never formally met him. Finally doing so as flag bearers for their country"is a cool circumstance to meet him," she added.
The 20-year-old Gauff, ranked No. 2 in the world, is making her Olympic debut in Paris after missing the Tokyo Games because she tested positive for COVID-19. She will be joined byof Team USA teammates that includes No. 5 Jessica Pegula, Danielle Collins and Emma Navarro in women’s singles, along with Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Chris Eubanks and Marcos Giron in men’s singles.. Gauff is the U.S.
The women's singles final and men's doubles final are on Aug. 3, while the women's doubles final and men's singles final are on Aug. 4.
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