"I'm excited to play" - Gauff exhilarated on representing Team USA at the Olympic Games

Following her deep run at this year's French Open, Coco Gauff clinched the final spot on Team USA and will be representing her country at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer.

The 17-year old reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, but secured qualification after advancing past the fourth round. After stating that qualifying for the Olympics was a goal of hers last year, the American was pleased after achieving that milestone.

"I'm definitely planning on playing the Olympics," Gauff stated following her quarterfinal loss. "I'm excited to play."

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