The esteemed Paris 2024 Olympics are rapidly approaching, and the tennis community is abuzz with anticipation as the officially unveiled United States Olympic tennis team takes centre stage. This star-studded roster is spearheaded by none other than World No.2 Coco Gauff and No.5 Jessica Pegula. They are joined by Miami Open Champion Danielle Collins, World No.17 Emma Navarro, and Doubles No.11 Desirae Krawczyk.
The highly awaited U.S. Olympic tennis team has been fully announced, featuring a formidable lineup of four singles players for both the men’s and women’s draws, alongside two men’s doubles teams, two women’s doubles teams, and one mixed doubles team.
Enthusiasts of women’s singles tennis can anticipate witnessing the impressive prowess of Gauff, Pegula, Collins, and Navarro in action. Furthermore, Gauff and Pegula will partner for the doubles, as will Collins and Krawczyk. The mixed doubles teams will be disclosed at a later date.
Aficionados of Olympic tennis will be delighted to learn that Gauff, Collins, Navarro, and Krawczyk will be making their highly anticipated Olympic debuts in Paris. Accompanying them in the 11-player USA squad are six ATP Tour players, including Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Chris Eubanks, Marcos Giron, Austin Krajicek, and Rajeev Ram.
Each of these remarkable athletes brings a wealth of experience and skill to the court, as evidenced by their illustrious career accomplishments. At just 20 years old, Coco Gauff has achieved a career-high PIF WTA Singles Ranking of No.2 and boasts an impressive 7 singles and 9 doubles Hologic WTA Tour Titles. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula, with a career-high PIF WTA Singles Ranking of No.3, brings her own accolades, having secured 4 singles and 7 doubles Hologic WTA Tour Titles.
Similarly, Danielle Collins, Emma Navarro, and Desirae Krawczyk have each forged remarkable paths in the realm of tennis, with career highlights and achievements that have propelled them to the pinnacle of the sport. Their collective talent and dedication promise to make the U.S. Olympic tennis team a formidable presence.
As the tennis competition unfolds from July 27 to Aug. 4 on the iconic clay courts of Roland Garros, fans around the world eagerly anticipate the display of skill, sportsmanship, and unwavering determination from this exceptional lineup of athletes. With their sights set on victory, Team USA prepares to make their mark on the Olympic stage, showcasing the very best of American tennis talent.