Coco Gauff got her French Open campaign at Roland Garros off to the best possible start with victory over American compatriot Taylor Townsend but there was some slight drama before the pair’s clash

Coco Gauff started her French Open title defense with a straight-set win over her fellow American Taylor Townsend

Coco Gauff began her defence of her French Open title by despatching fellow American Taylor Townsend 6-4, 6-0 at Roland Garris on Tuesday.