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Gauff Shakes Off The Cobwebs At Roland Garros

Defending champion Coco Gauff is back at Roland Garros and already hitting the ground running. The American star participated in a practice session with China's Zheng Qinwen as both players prepare for their French Open campaigns in Paris. Gauff looked sharp during the workout, demonstrating the form that saw her capture the title last year in what was a career-defining breakthrough on the clay courts of Roland Garros.

Gauff's victory at last year's French Open marked a historic moment for the rising star. She became the youngest player since Serena Williams in 2002 to win both the US Open and Roland Garros women's singles titles in the same calendar year. That remarkable achievement placed Gauff firmly among the elite players on the WTA Tour and made her an instant contender to repeat at Roland Garros this season.

As the defending champion, there will be added pressure on Gauff's shoulders when the main draw begins. However, her practice session with Zheng suggested she is in good mental and physical shape heading into the tournament. The competitive nature of playing against a world-class opponent like Zheng should help sharpen Gauff's game and prepare her for the challenges that lie ahead in the main draw.

The stakes are particularly high for Gauff this year as she looks to join an elite group of players who have successfully defended their French Open titles. With her proven ability on clay and her experience winning at Roland Garros, Gauff will be among the favorites heading into the tournament. Stay tuned to The Tennis Pass for all the latest updates and analysis from Roland Garros as the tournament unfolds.