Coco Gauff reveals the ‘coolest interactions’ she had at the Paris Olympics including selfies with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray

Coco Gauff revealed the two special interactions she had at the Paris Olympics, including selfies with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.

Coco Gauff reveals the ‘coolest interactions’ she had at the Paris Olympics including selfies with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray

Andy Murray (L), Coco Gauff (M), Rafael Nadal (Via Imago)

Coco Gauff had a Paris Olympics campaign to remember. Not only did she create history by becoming the youngest flag-bearer for America, but she also ticked a few more boxes off her bucket list. The youngster always wanted to get a couple of selfies with Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray, which she managed.

In terms of professional goals, Gauff hoped to achieve a podium in four years at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. This year, she competed in all the draws at the Olympics which included both singles and doubles.

However, she had early exits in all three. In singles, the American was not up to the mark and suffered a defeat at the hands of Donna Vekic. Her Olympics run ended there but she also took back some experience from it.

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While Gauff did not win any medals, she enjoyed the experience of the Games and the Olympic Village in general. She met with many famous sporting figures from her country and the world. From tennis, she got two selfies that she had always wanted.

I finally got a picture with Rafa [Nadal] and traded pins with him. Carlos [Alcaraz] didn’t have any pins so I didn’t let him get in the selfie! I finally got a picture with Andy [Muray] which I always wanted to ask.
Coco Gauff said (via Eurosport)

She got two important selfies with tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray. Gauff was lucky to get a picture with the Brit before he played in the last tournament of his career. It was not all sad for the American, who got what she always wanted.

Nadal and Murray were not the only famous interactions she had that week. She also met Simone Biles, the world-famous gymnast, Suni Lee, Noah Lyles, and more. She revealed that she took a lot of gems from Lyles and had a natural conversation with him.

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Coco Gauff might have not had a dream debut at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but she feels 2028 will be her podium year. This year, the American also became the flag-bearer for her country and is delighted to continue playing every other Olympics unless she is injured.

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Coco Gauff Wimbledon (via Imago)
It was something I wouldn’t have expected and meeting all the incredible people that I met, I don’t take it lightly. Every Olympics I qualify in, I’ll for sure play unless I’m injured.
Coco Gauff said (via Eurosport)

After a disappointing Olympics, the American is back on tour and headed to Canada for the Canadian Open. This is the first Masters 1000 tournament in the fourth quarter of the season and Gauff will lead the women’s draw. She will take on Wang Yafan in the first round.

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