WATCH: Coco Gauff hits Jessica Pegula during their Doubles clash at the Canadian Open, leaves everyone in splits
The dynamic duo of Gauff and Pegula has been a force to be reckoned with on the court.
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A playful mistake during a Doubles match at the Canadian Open surprised and amused tennis fans, leaving the stadium roaring with laughter. Coco Gauff found herself in an amusing scenario when her strong serve took an unexpected trajectory, striking her own Doubles partner, Jessica Pegula, straight on the thighs.
The event happened during a match between Gauff and Pegula and their opponents Aldila Sutjiadi and Miyu Kato. The crowd had come to watch some high-octane tennis play, but they were also treated to a moment of pure entertainment.
No one could have predicted the twist that was about to happen as Gauff prepared to deliver a devastating serve. The ball left Gauff’s racket with amazing speed and precision. But to everyone’s surprise, it veered off course and landed on Pegula’s thighs, eliciting a roar from the fans.
Gauff, known for her outgoing on-court personality, couldn’t help but giggle when she saw the unexpected aftermath of her serve. She immediately apologized to Pegula, and the two partners shared a lighthearted moment on the court.
Despite the amusing incident, Gauff and Pegula stayed focused and motivated to win. They were eventually able to rebound and take a hard-fought victory over their opponents, Sutjiadi and Kato.
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula are a force to reckon with
While Gauff’s Singles tour was not without its obstacles, her ability in the Doubles arena has been evident. The dynamic duo of Gauff and Pegula has since been a force to be reckoned with on the court. Their synergy and persistence have generated multiple tournament victories and a continuous presence in the top ten doubles rankings. It has positioned them as favorites for various Doubles titles.
Gauff discussed her Doubles ambitions with Pegula in a pre-tournament press conference scheduled prior to the Canadian Open. She conveyed her great desire to win a coveted gold medal in Doubles tennis.
Gauff acknowledged the special allure of a Singles Grand Slam win, but claimed that the temptation of a gold medal in Doubles was equally powerful. Gauff emphasized her persistent ambition of remaining at the top of her game to assure eligibility for future Olympic games. She said, “Yeah, I definitely; that’s probably my thinking that at least, you know, through the Olympics, I want to try my best to stay ranked high enough so we can qualify.”
Gauff’s sincerity in expressing her ambitions left no doubt that her attention and determination are firmly bent on reaching her Doubles dreams with Pegula by her side. The Canadian Open provides a platform for Gauff and Pegula to demonstrate their abilities and drive their journey toward this big aim.
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Navya Mishra
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