COCO GAUFF MAKES HISTORY AS YOUNGEST TEAM USA FEMALE FLAG-BEARER

Coco Gauff is set to carry the U.S. flag at the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony on Friday, making her the youngest American to ever receive this honor. The 20-year-old tennis star will share this prestigious role with LeBron James, who was named the male flag bearer earlier this week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team USA (@teamusa) Gauff will also make history as the first tennis player to serve as a U.S. flag bearer at either an Opening or Closing Ceremony. Fellow teammate and friend, Christopher Eubanks delivered the news of Gauff’s honor during a press conference. “So obviously, I think most of you guys know, Coco and I have been really close from a really young age. I’ve got to see this girl grow up, so I’m sure she’s very excited to be here at her first Olympics. It’s a pretty special moment,” Eubanks began. Embed from Getty Images “Your year last year was incredible. You obviously captured the world by storm. You captured your first grand slam. I think you kind of showcased to the world in the U.S. and abroad, how special of a person and tennis player you are. And I think...