Photos: Atlanta Open kicks off as Coco Gauff wins exhibition

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Photos: Atlanta Open kicks off as Coco Gauff wins exhibition

Coco Gauff won an exhibition match against Leylah Fernandez to start the ATP Atlanta Open Sunday.

Coco Gauff shakes the hand of the fan during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff prepares a backhand during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Leylah Fernandez is greeted by kids as she enters de center court for an exhibition match against Coco Gauff at the 2023 Atlanta Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff returns a serve from Leylah Fernandez during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff returns a serve from Leylah Fernandez during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Leylah Fernandez returns the ball at the net during an exhibition match against Coco Gauff at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Leylah Fernandez returns a serve from Coco Gauff during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Chris Eubanks watches Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Eubanks, who reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, is in the main draw for the 2023 Atlanta Open.

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Leylah Fernandez reacts after a point during an exhibition match agaisnt Coco Gauff at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff embraces Leylah Fernandez after she defeated her in two sets, 6-3, 6-3, during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff applauds a point made by her opponent Leylah Fernandez during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Leylah Fernandez returns the ball at the net during an exhibition match against Coco Gauff at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Brittany Malone from Marietta takes a selfie with Chris Eubanks during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Eubanks, who reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, is in the main draw for the 2023 Atlanta Open.

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DJ Chika Takal entertains guests as they arrive for the exhibition match between Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Leylah Fernandez keeps an eye on the ball for a return during an exhibition match against Coco Gauff at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Leylah Fernandez tosses the ball for a serve during an exhibition match against Coco Gauff at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Leylah Fernandez smiles at the net after a point against Coco Gauff during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff serves during an exhibition match against Leylah Fernandez at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

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Leylah Fernandez cannot return the ball to Coco Gauff during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Coco Gauff tried to return the ball with a trick shot during an exhibition match against Leylah Fernandez at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

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Kids participate in a drill for entertainment before an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Ayden Jones (11) poses with her tennis ball with the hope to be autographed moments before the exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Heather Campbell (left) and Mandee Mays pose for a photo with a giant racket prior to the exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Candace Sasu, Elijah Sasu, and Ariel Ivey (left to right) from Houston support Coco Gauff with their T-shirts as they arrive for the exhibition match during the Atlanta Open 2023 at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023.
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Theresa Elzie takes a photo of Keisha Elzie moments before the exhibition match between Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Neerav and Nupur Maniklal from Atlanta takes a selfie in front of the Atlanta Open 2023 shield moments before the exhibition match between Coco Gauff and Leylah Fernandez at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023, in Atlanta.
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Coco Gauff shakes the hand of the fan during an exhibition match at the 2023 Atlanta Tennis Open at Atlantic Station on Sunday, July 23, 2023. Miguel Martinez /miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com

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