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Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates after winning against Taylor Townsend of the U.S. during their first round women\u2019s singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (AP Photo\/Christophe Ena)<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n

PARIS \u2014 Coco Gauff<\/a> was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her French Open<\/a> title defense on Tuesday. She did not appear injured.<\/p>

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\u201cWe got in a mini car accident on my way to the site today,\u201d Gauff told TNT Sports with a laugh. \u201cWe ran into a (pole). You felt a little impact. I spilled my juice all over the car.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe car was not drivable. So we ended up taking a taxi,\u201d Gauff added after beating fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0.<\/p>

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Gauff started her match earlier than expected when there was a retirement in another match on Court Philippe-Chatrier.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd then right before I went onto court, my dress got stuck, so my physio was in the bathroom trying to help me take it off,\u201d Gauff said. \u201cIt was an eventful day. But I feel like whenever that happens, it lets you not think about the match too match. I\u2019m just happy to be here in one piece.\u201d<\/p>

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Gauff beat Aryna Sabalenka in last year’s title match<\/a> in Paris.<\/p>\n

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AP tennis: https:\/\/apnews.com\/hub\/tennis<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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