Tennis: Coco Gauff loses temper at Olympics

Coco Gauff's dream of an Olympic gold medal in womens single ended been upset and ended in tears as a long argument over a line call hastened her 7-6(7), 6-2 defeat to Donna Vekic at the Paris Olympics.A long arguments with Jaume Campistol over wether an overruled call interfered with her shot reduced the American to tears, hastening a straight-sets defeat to the recent Wimbledon semifinalist.
The USA flag bearer who shared the duties with NBA legend LeBron James has enjoyed a dream start to her olympic debut, breezing theough her opening two matches wirh the combined loss of just two games.
Arguing through tears, Gauff expressed dismay at feeling she had to “advocate for herself,” and claimed there have been multiple instances of officials apologizing to her for incorrect calls. Respectful throughout, Gauff was nonetheless dissatisfied by the ordeal and though she channeled that frustration into a 0-40 lead on Vekic’s serve, the Croat saved all three break chances and surged over the finish line in straight sets.

Coco Gauff in tearful Olympics.