Overview

• Gauff opened her bag before Tuesday’s first-round match and discovered her racket was missing
• A ball boy dispatched by her team retrieved the forgotten racket within minutes to avoid a lengthy delay
• The world No. 2 called the incident amusing and said it helped her stay relaxed under pressure
• Once equipped, she dominated Olivia Gadecki with a 6:2, 6:2 victory to move on
• The straight-sets win secures her place in the second round at Roland Garros as the tournament’s second seed