Coco Gauff explains the mini-French Open trophy she took home after win

Tennis superstar Coco Gauff took home an “adorable” reminder of her first French Open title that was able to fit right into her carry-on bag on the plane

Tennis superstar Coco Gauff took home an “adorable” reminder of her first French Open title that was able to fit right into her carry-on bag on the plane.

Gauff showed off her tiny replica French Open trophy on "TODAY" on Monday — a keepsake she earned after knocking off Belarusian star Aryna Sabalenka in the championship match two days earlier at Stade Roland Garros in Paris.

“Most tournaments will have the original that they keep with them, and then they give you home a replica,” Gauff explained to Craig Melvin and Savannah Guthrie. “And I didn’t know it was going to be as small as it is.”

The Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy that tennis fans saw Gauff hoist over her head in triumph after the match is not the one that will be in a place of honor in her home. Champions are awarded a smaller version instead, which Gauff displayed on "TODAY."

Coco Gauff with the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday. Julian Finney / Getty Images“This is the replica trophy that we get to take home,” she said. “It is adorable. It’s mini-size, like the little mini-brands, so that’s what this is. It looks just like the real one, just smaller.”