Coco Gauff picked to be Team USA's second flag bearer ahead of Paris Olympics
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Tennis star Coco Gauff has been selected as Team USA's female flag bearer just days before the start of the Paris Olympics, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee announced Wednesday. She will join NBA superstar LeBron James as the American flag bearers and together, they will lead the U.S. delegation on the Seine River for the Summer Games' opening ceremony Friday.
Gauff, the No. 2-ranked women's tennis player in the world and reigning U.S. Open champion, will be making her Olympics debut in Paris. In a statement, she said she "never thought in a million years" she'd have the honor of being a flag bearer for her country — a first for a U.S. tennis player.
"I could not be more proud to lead my teammates with LeBron as we showcase our dedication and passion on the biggest stage there is — at a moment where we can bring athletes and fans together from around the world," she said.
