Olympic history is getting a fresh serve and slam dunk! 🌟 Tennis phenom Coco Gauff and NBA legend LeBron James have been elected by fellow athletes to carry the U.S. flag at Friday’s 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony. At just 20, Gauff becomes the first tennis player ever to lead Team USA into the Games.
🏅 \"The Olympics is a top priority—I’d say equal to Grand Slams,\" Gauff shared earlier this year. After a heartbreaking withdrawal from Tokyo 2020 due to COVID-19, she’s ready to shine in her Olympic debut. Fresh off winning the 2023 U.S. Open and French Open doubles title, Gauff is seeded No. 2 in singles and a medal favorite on Roland Garros’ iconic clay courts.
James, 39, adds another milestone to his storied career, uniting two global sports icons who dominate headlines year-round. Meanwhile, Gauff’s \"no pressure, just vibes\" approach highlights her generation’s balance of ambition and authenticity: \"I’ll treat it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.\"
🔥 Can Gauff score gold in singles, doubles, AND mixed? Stay tuned as the Games kick off this weekend!
