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ESPN Reporter Calls Coco Gauff 'Simone' in US Open Interview

The error followed a prior chat with Simone Biles seated nearby, a sequence viewers said likely caused the mix-up.

After the flub, Gauff went on to give praise to Olympic star Simone Biles.
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Overview

  • An on-air slip occurred when ESPN's Katie George addressed Coco Gauff as 'Simone' during a postmatch interview at the US Open.
  • Coco Gauff had just defeated Donna Vekic on Thursday when the interview took place.
  • Simone Biles was sitting close to the court and had been interviewed moments earlier.
  • Gauff showed no visible reaction and thanked Biles for her support, saying, "She helped me pull it out."
  • Clips of the exchange circulated widely on X, drawing commentary and criticism from viewers.