In recent days, many athletes have chosen to leave the Olympic Village to favor the comfort of Parisian hotels.

Coco Gauff was tempted to follow her teammates, but she explained her choice to stay.

At only 20 years old, Coco Gauff is experiencing her first Olympic Games, and the Parisian adventure has been rather mixed for the world number 2 so far.

On the sporting front, for example, she was eliminated from the singles tournament in the round of 16 against an opponent who was nevertheless well within her reach.

On edge, she even burst into tears a few minutes before losing.

On the human front, however, she seems to be enjoying herself.

Made flag bearer of the delegation alongside LeBron James, a rather wonderful reward for the young woman, she enjoys discovering new sports and rubbing shoulders with other athletes.

You only have to see the atmosphere in the rooms to understand that a good atmosphere is essential.

Coco Gauff explains why she stays in the village

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The problem is that the excitement of the first days quickly gave way to the reality of the Olympic village: the comfort is not optimal, nor is the food, which pushes the wealthiest to move to Parisian hotels.

This is the case for the entire American tennis team, except Coco Gauff, who spoke on the subject with freshness.

This morning, I had breakfast with Noah Lyles.

That’s why I’m staying in the village. I’m really trying to make the most of the moment and learn from all the athletes around me.

I’m a beginner compared to them, so I want to learn.

I’m the only one on the team who’s staying. And then Rafael Nadal is staying too.

If he can do it, I can do it. But I understand why the others took a hotel.

Between the discomfort of the cardboard beds, the stifling heat of the rooms and the mediocrity of the food offered, Coco Gauff understands why many athletes decide to flee the Olympic Village. But at 20, she prefers to enjoy this gathering of very high-level athletes and meet as many people as possible.

At only 20 years old, Coco Gauff knows that experiencing the Olympic Games is an exceptional thing. So she takes full advantage by staying in the Olympic Village and meeting as many athletes as possible. In 2028 in Los Angeles, however, she may favor comfort.