Tearful Gauff argues with ump, loses at Olympics

PARIS -- Coco Gauff was left in tears after getting into an extended argument with the chair umpire over a ruling during the reigning US Open champion's 7-6 (7), 6-2 loss to Donna Vekic of Croatia in a third-round singles match Tuesday at the Paris Olympics.

Gauff, a 20-year-old American, already was trailing by a lot when the episode happened two games from the end of the match.

Gauff hit a serve and Vekic's return landed near the baseline. A line judge initially called Vekic's shot out; Gauff did not keep the ball in play. Chair umpire Jaume Campistol thought Vekic's shot landed in and awarded her the point, giving her a service break and a 4-2 lead.

Gauff walked over to talk to the official and play was delayed for several minutes.

"I never argue these calls. But he called it out before I hit the ball," Gauff said to Campistol. "It's not even a perception; it's the rules. I always have to advocate for myself."

Tearful Gauff argues with ump, loses at Olympics

Tearful Gauff argues with ump, loses at Olympics

Tearful Gauff argues with ump, loses at Olympics

Tearful Gauff argues with ump, loses at Olympics

Tearful Gauff argues with ump, loses at Olympics