Coco Gauff Stunned Over Being Chosen As Team USA Flag Bearer With LeBron James For 2024 Olympics

Coco Gauff has an exciting role in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics! The tennis star will be the female flag bearer joining NBA legend LeBron James for the Opening Ceremony – and is the first tennis player to be selected, according to Team USA. In a moment caught on video, the 20-year-old appeared shocked when teammate Chris Eubanks broke the news. “I was not expecting that,” the Grand Slam winner said in response, covering her hand over her mouth, before hugging Chris and adding, “Thank you, that’s really cool.” This will be Coco’s first Olympic Games after she was forced to miss out in 2021 due to testing positive for COVID-19. The Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock on July 26.