Coco Gauff's Olympic hopes dashed in crushing defeat
The American teenager was considered a medal contender, but she was unable to overcome a determined Donna Vekić in the third round.
Coco Gauff's dream of Olympic gold came to an abrupt end on Tuesday as she was defeated by Donna Vekić in the third round of the women's singles tournament at the Paris Olympics. The 18-year-old American was considered one of the favorites for a medal, but she was unable to overcome a determined Vekić, who won 6-4, 6-3.
Gauff started the match well and broke Vekić's serve in the first game. However, the Croatian quickly recovered and broke back in the next game. The two players traded breaks throughout the first set, but it was Vekić who managed to break Gauff's serve at a crucial moment and take the set 6-4.
The second set was a similar story, with both players breaking each other's serve on multiple occasions. However, Vekić was able to hold her serve in the final game and secure the victory. The win was a major upset, as Vekić is currently ranked 93rd in the world, while Gauff is ranked 23rd.
Gauff's defeat is a major disappointment for the American team, who had high hopes for her in the Olympics. However, it is important to remember that she is still only 18 years old and has a bright future ahead of her. She will have plenty of opportunities to win major titles in the years to come.
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