A moment of alarm unfolded courtside during a match involving Coco Gauff, when a wayward rouge shot came flying directly towards her coach's box, forcing those seated inside to take evasive action.
The incident put Gauff's support team on high alert as the stray ball made its way into their area, creating a brief but startling disruption at the side of the court.
Such moments serve as a reminder of the unexpected hazards that coaching staff and support personnel can face when seated close to the action during competitive tennis, where powerful groundstrokes can occasionally veer well off their intended course.
Gauff's team reacted quickly, with those in the coach's box ducking to avoid the incoming shot before play was able to continue.
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