PARIS (AP) 鈥� was involved in a car accident on the way to Roland Garros for the first match of her title defense on Tuesday. She did not appear injured.
鈥淲e got in a mini car accident on my way to the site today,鈥� Gauff told TNT Sports with a laugh. 鈥淲e ran into a (pole). You felt a little impact. I spilled my juice all over the car.
鈥淭he car was not drivable. So we ended up taking a taxi,鈥� Gauff added after beating fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0.
Gauff started her match earlier than expected when there was a retirement in another match on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
鈥淎nd then right before I went onto court, my dress got stuck, so my physio was in the bathroom trying to help me take it off,鈥� Gauff said. 鈥淚t was an eventful day. But I feel like whenever that happens, it lets you not think about the match too match. I鈥檓 just happy to be here in one piece.鈥�
in Paris.
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