The 20-year-old is eager to make her Games debut when the tennis event gets underway on July 27 at Roland Garros, the same venue where she will bid for a second Grand Slam title at the French Open, which kicks off later this month.
For me, the Olympics is a top priority. Id say equal to the Grand Slams, Gauff told reporters at the Italian Open.
I wouldnt put it above or below just because Ive never played before. This is my first time.
Obviously, I always want to do well, try to get a medal. But the preparation is going to be interesting, because Ive never done the grass to clay transition before.
Im not putting too much pressure on it because I really want to fully indulge in the experience. Hopefully I can have it multiple times in my lifetime. Ill treat it as a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Gauffs immediate focus is to prepare for the French Open, which begins on May 26, and the world number three said improving her serve could be key to collecting another Grand Slam title following last years US Open triumph.
I think for me its just serving better than I did last week, honestly, added Gauff, who finished runner-up in the 2022 French Open runner-up.
I feel the other parts of my game are improving. If I can work that through, I think itll set me up for a very good Roland Garros.
