Flau'jae Johnson drops 5-word reaction as Coco Gauff makes history by reaching Ronald Garros final

LSU Tigers guard Flau'jae Johnson showed love to American tennis star Coco Gauff as she made history on Thursday at Roland Garros. Gauff became the youngest player to reach the final in Madrid, Rome and Roland Garros in the same year.

Gauff accomplished the feat at just 21 years old, and she is currently ranked second in the world. She also became the youngest player since Martina Hingis, who was 19 years old in 2000, to record 25 career wins in Roland Garros.

Flau'jae Johnson reposted Gauff's achievement on her Instagram story with a supportive five-word reaction.

"I mean she's her ofc," Johnson wrote.

Coco Gauff defeated world No. 152 Lois Boisson in straight sets in the semifinal, 6-1, 6-2. She will now prepare for the final on Saturday against world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

Meanwhile, Flau'jae Johnson is enjoying her off-season after wrapping her junior year at LSU, averaging 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals per contest.

Flau'jae Johnson to release a new single titled, "Remember When", on Friday

Flau'jae Johnson announced on Wednesday via her Instagram account that she will release a new single, "Remember When." This follows Johnson's release of the deluxe version of her album, "Best Of Both Worlds", last year.

In the caption, Johnson explained the inspiration behind her new record.

"This one’s personal. 💯 For my family, my fans (y’all ARE family), and for my pops—his legacy lives through every bar I spit 🙏🏿," Johnson wrote.

"For those of you that Remember When I was that little girl on America’s Got Talent, The Rap Game…My first season at LSU, first brand deal, first award show, first time performing for a sold-out crowd, my first time buying land — just know, we came a long way. I’m still her, just elevated 💫," she added.

"I’m the Don Daughter. Always have been. Always will be. 🎤🕊️ Remember When out Friday, 6/6!! You already know you can pre-save it at the link in my bio 🔗," Johnson concluded.

"Remember When" is set to release on Friday. As she prepares for her final season in college, Johnson is expected to continue and build up her music career.

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Koby del Rosario is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda who took up BS in Advertising Management at De La Salle University, one of the big "four" universities in the Philippines. Koby has over four years of experience with Complex PH, M2.0 Communications, The LaSallian, Daily Tribune, and Time Attack Manila.

Koby's favorite college team would have to be the North Carolina Tar Heels. Apart from being MJ's alma mater, Koby has always been fond of the Jordan silhouettes that release in the school's colors (being a sneakerhead himself).

His past favorite college players would have to be Russell Westbrook (UCLA) and Markelle Fultz (Washington). With Russ, his 1-2 punch with Kevin Love during their UCLA days was something Koby marveled at as Russ became his favorite player to watch post-Kobe.

Besides playing basketball, Koby enjoys nightlife, collecting sneakers, and playing video games. Apart from hosting parties and taking pictures for parties/bars/clubs, Koby is learning to DJ as a hobby with all sorts of house and hip-hop as the main genres.

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