**Coco Gauff Laughs Off Forgotten Rackets Following First Round Victory at French Open**
PARIS—In a stunning display of athletic prowess and comedic timing, Coco Gauff triumphed in her first-round match at the French Open, all while forgetting her rackets at home. The 19-year-old tennis sensation, who is known for her quick footwork and even quicker wit, managed to win against her opponent, who was reportedly still trying to figure out how to hold a racket.
“I just thought, ‘What’s the worst that could happen?’” Gauff quipped during the post-match press conference, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “Turns out, winning with borrowed rackets is a lot like winning with your mom’s old wooden ones—everyone’s impressed, but you’re just glad you didn’t break anything.”
Gauff’s victory was made even more remarkable by the fact that she played with a pair of rackets borrowed from a local bakery, which were apparently used for kneading dough. “I thought they felt a bit ‘flaky,’” she joked, “but hey, a win is a win!”
When asked about her strategy, Gauff’s coach, the enigmatic and slightly confused Pierre “Pasta” Baguette, chimed in, “We just told her to hit the ball really hard and hope for the best. It’s like making a soufflé—if it falls, just pretend it was meant to be flat!”
Fans were left in stitches as Gauff revealed her secret weapon: “I just imagined my opponent was a giant croissant. Who wouldn’t want to smash a croissant?”
As Gauff prepares for her next match, she has reportedly hired a personal assistant to ensure her rackets are never left behind again. “I’m thinking of naming him ‘Racket McRacketface,’” she said with a grin. “It’s either that or ‘Racket the Racket,’ but I’m still working on the branding.”
With her infectious laughter and unparalleled talent, Coco Gauff continues to prove that sometimes, the best victories come when you least expect them—especially when you’re armed with nothing but a sense of humor and a couple of dough-kneading tools.
